bare hand

The phrase "bare hand" emphasizes the use of the hand without any covering, highlighting direct contact or manual dexterity.

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Definition

A2General

A hand without any covering like a glove or mitten.

Example

  • He picked up the hot pan with his bare hand and quickly dropped it.

B1Actions

Using the hand directly, without the aid of tools or implements.

Example

  • She managed to catch the ball with her bare hand.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bare hand":

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