weak-handed adjective 5adverb 2forms 2 adjective5 •Having or involving hands that are weak or infirm.He also had a son named Dave who thought milking a pretty tough job, and who imagined he was getting weak-handed and on the way to milker's paralysis. — 1914 •Weak; lacking courage and strength.It is true there is much to be done, and perhaps you are weak-handed; but stick to it steadily, and you will see great effects. — 1897 •(slang) Selling his invested position(s) in reaction to ephemeral signs of a downturn. •(no longer used) UnderstaffedWe were now very weak-handed; three men, besides Mr. Bedwell who was still an invalid, being ill, considerably reduced our strength — 1827 •(no longer used) Poor; impoverished. adverb2 •With gun held in hands that are not braced to strengthen the grip.Its cold hammer-forged barrel is beyond accurate, and the ergonomic grip is all it takes to stay steady in awkward shooting positions or when shooting weak-handed. — 2012 •In a weak-handed manner.Beginning there weak-handed is not the thing to do. — 1838 formsmore weak-handed · most weak-handed
