uphand

Definition

Designed to be lifted by the hand, or by both hands

Etymology

From up- + hand.

Example Sentences

• "the uphand sledge"
• "Girzie, when in her barleyhoods, was apt to enforce her commands with uphand emphases, and Andrew came in for a due share of this practical elocution, and always proved himself as quiet and submissive a disciple as ever fell under a "continual dropping," since the days of the man of Uz."
• "There was not anything like it either for extraordinary rapidity of pace with the uphand bowling, or accuracy of length and general steadiness."