1. using only the hands without tools, weapons, or gloves

1. in a manner using only the hands without tools, weapons, or gloves

Examples

• The martial artist defeated his opponent in barehanded combat.
• She caught the baseball barehanded without a glove.
• The mechanic tried to loosen the bolt barehanded but needed a wrench.
• He climbed the rock wall barehanded, gripping each hold carefully.
• The chef kneaded the dough barehanded to feel its texture.
• They fought barehanded in the ring without any weapons.