Pronunciation: /friˌhænd/

Definitions of freehand

noun a style of drawing or painting in which the artist uses a pencil or brush without a ruler or other measuring device

Example Sentences

A1 I like to draw pictures freehand.

A2 She sketched the design freehand before using a ruler.

B1 The artist's freehand drawing was incredibly detailed.

B2 He was able to create a beautiful mural freehand.

C1 The calligrapher wrote the entire manuscript freehand.

C2 The architect drafted the plans for the building freehand with precision.

adjective done without the use of tools or aids

Example Sentences

A1 She drew a freehand picture of a flower.

A2 The artist sketched the landscape freehand.

B1 The designer created a freehand logo for the company.

B2 He is skilled at creating freehand illustrations.

C1 The architect presented a freehand drawing of the building.

C2 Her freehand artwork was displayed in a gallery.

Examples of freehand in a Sentence

formal The artist sketched the portrait using a freehand technique.

informal I prefer drawing freehand rather than using a ruler.

slang I just did the design freehand, no need for measurements.

figurative He approached the problem with a freehand approach, letting his creativity guide him.

Grammatical Forms of freehand

past tense

freehanded

plural

freehands

comparative

more freehand

superlative

most freehand

present tense

freehand

future tense

will freehand

perfect tense

have freehanded

continuous tense

is freehanding

singular

freehand

positive degree

freehand

infinitive

to freehand

gerund

freehanding

participle

freehanded

Origin and Evolution of freehand

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'freehand' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'freo' meaning 'free' and the Middle English word 'hand'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe drawing or writing done without the aid of tools or instruments, the term 'freehand' has evolved to also refer to doing something in a spontaneous or unrestrained manner.