Definition of shorthanded
: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people
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Hsieh bailed out Newton South in the first set when the Lions were a bit shorthanded.
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Brad Marchand, who had his own side story from the game, fed the puck toward the net on a shorthanded rush that ended with Bergeron getting his stick on it and past Vasilevskiy to give Boston its first lead of the game.
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Still, a shorthanded lineup was on the verge of securing all three points.
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That all changed with a late Saturday night text to Jones from Matt English, the all-star coach from Beech Grove, who needed bodies for his shorthanded team.
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Connor tallied a second goal, but the Predators had a quick response with a shorthanded goal from Ryan Johansen to end the period at 4-2 in the Jets’ favor.
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The Spurs overcome a 15-point fourth quarter deficit in Game 5 but led by Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson; the Warriors firepower was too much for this shorthanded squad.
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Fitzpatrick's versatility and coverage skills would provide immediate dividends for a shorthanded Green Bay secondary.
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Can the rest of the shorthanded offense help out? 3.
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First Known Use of shorthanded
1794
SHORTHANDED Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of shorthanded for English Language Learners
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: having fewer than the usual number of people available
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ice hockey : made when a team member is off the ice for a penalty
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