Short-handed Definition

shôrthăndĭd
shorthanded
adjective
Short of workers or helpers.
Webster's New World
Lacking the usual or necessary number of workers, employees, or assistants.
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Having fewer players on the ice or playing area than the opposing team, usually because of a penalty.
American Heritage
Scored by a team that is short-handed.
A short-handed goal.
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Origin of Short-handed

Short-handed Sentence Examples

  • He's still short-handed.

  • You scored a typical DC short-handed goal when you came back to Coventry, that must have been fun?

  • In fact, you should bet more aggressively in a short-handed game than in a full game.

  • We're short handed so you wind up taking care of your own team and wagon.

  • I have that Women's Club debate, and with Fred starting jury duty, this place will be short-handed.

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