shorthanded

adjective

short·​hand·​ed ˌshȯrt-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce shorthanded (audio)
: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people

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The Calgary native also led all defensemen in power-play goals, power-play points and was the only guy at his position to score two shorthanded goals. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025 The shorthanded Cavaliers came close to overcoming their injury report and evening the series. Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 May 2025 Take away Fernando Tatis Jr. maintaining his MVP pace, and the shorthanded Padres are hitting .189 over that stretch. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 The Kings took care of business against a shorthanded Phoenix Suns squad on the final day of the regular season to secure homecourt advantage in the first round of the NBA play-in tournament. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shorthanded

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First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shorthanded was in 1794

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“Shorthanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shorthanded. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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shorthanded

adjective
short·​hand·​ed -ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce shorthanded (audio)
: having or working with fewer than the usual number of people
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