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unhanded

/ˈʌnˈhændɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does unhanded mean?

adjective

Not held or managed by hand; not manual. Used especially of a ship or a boat that is steered or controlled by machinery.

Example

"The captain preferred to steer the ship unhanded, relying on the autopilot system."

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