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freehand
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freehand
(adjective)
freehand
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ˈ
friːˌhænd/
adjective
freehand
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ˈ
friːˌhænd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FREEHAND
always used before a noun
:
done without special tools or instruments
She took a course in
freehand
drawing.
a
freehand
sketch
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— freehand
adverb
She drew the picture
freehand
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