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Meaning of by hand
The primary meaning of "by hand" refers to doing something manually, without the use of machines or automation.
Etymology of by hand
The phrase "by hand" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "hand" referred to the physical limb used for grasping and manipulating objects
The phrase has been used since the 15th century to describe tasks performed manually, without the aid of machines or tools
Synonyms
manually
personally
individually
privately
singly
solo
unaided
unpaid
unassisted
voluntarily
freely
willingly
intentionally
deliberately
consciously
physically
tangibly
directly
immediately
instantly
spontaneously
naturally
organically
authentically
genuinely
sincerely
heartfeltly
manually operated
non-mechanized
non-automated
laboriously
painstakingly
meticulously
carefully
carefully done
carefully made
Definitions
- Done or made without the use of machines or automation
- * Done or made personally, rather than through an agent or intermediary
- * Done or made in a careful and meticulous manner
Usage Examples
- The artist painted the portrait by hand, using only brushes and canvas
- * The craftsman built the furniture by hand, carefully selecting and cutting each piece of wood
- * The chef prepared the meal by hand, chopping vegetables and stirring the sauce with a spoon