Definition of Short-handed

1. Adjective. Inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.. "Overcrowded and understaffed hospitals"


Definition of Short-handed

1. Adjective. Lacking sufficient people or staff, as for a given task or job. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: team sports) Having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players on the field, rink, or other venue of play. ¹

3. Adjective. (poker of a table) Having fewer than the standard number of players. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Short-handed

short-circuit operator
short-circuit operators
short-circuited
short-circuiting
short-circuits
short-corner
short-cut
short-cuts
short-dated
short-day plant
short-eared owl
short-eared owls
short-fall
short-haired
short-handed (current term)
short-handled
short-headed
short-jointed
short-leaf pine
short-list
short-listed
short-listing
short-lists
short-lived
short-order
short-period
short-range
short-run

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