Definitions for freehand

freehand free·hand

Spelling: [free-hand]
IPA: /ˈfriˌhænd/

Freehand is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 220 anagrams from letters in freehand (adeefhnr).

Definitions for freehand

adverb

  1. in a freehand manner:

adjective

  1. drawn or executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, or other aids:

Origin of freehand

First recorded in 1860-65; free + hand

Examples for freehand

By art teaching I hasten to say that I do not mean giving children lessons in freehand drawing and perspective.

The stiffness of the lines and circles reminds one more of ruler and compass than of the freehand work of prehistoric artists.

All of the children seemed to be naturally gifted at freehand drawing.

You must put it upright against the daylight, and mend your drawing, freehand, faithfully by the copy.

The reproduction of the freehand sketch of Magersfontein will show the strength of the ground taken up by the enemy.

During each year there is regular instruction in freehand drawing, the last year being from life.

Pencils for mechanical drawing should be sharpened with a chisel point, and those for freehand work with a round point.

But the diagonal lines necessary for sectional parts may be done rapidly, though neatly, by freehand if necessary.

His Studies, avowedly classed as exercises of dexterity, stand to those of other writers as pictures to freehand drawing.

The first freehand drawing in Boston was taught there, but was given up when the public schools undertook it.

Word Value for freehand
Scrable

15

Words with friends

15

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