English

Adjective

short-handed ‎(comparative more short-handed, superlative most short-handed)

1. Alternative form of shorthanded
   • 1997, John Davidson and John Steinbreder, Hockey for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 9780764550454, page 239:

     His final goal was short-handed and came with less than two minutes left.

   • 2003, Max Allan Collins, Cold Burn, ISBN 074348066X, page 135:

     Pearl, holding down the hostess station, explained: “Amy's helping in the kitchen—short-handed back there. Short-handed everywhere in 7.

   • 2003, Ken Warren, Ken Warren Teaches Texas Hold'em, ISBN 1580420850, page 374:

     Short-handed games are not made for beginners. If you're contemplating taking a seat in a short-handed game, the very most important thing you need to know is exactly what the skill levels are of the players.

Adverb

short-handed ‎(comparative more short-handed, superlative most short-handed)

1. In a short-handed manner.
   • 1953, The Labour Gazette - Volume 53, Issue 10, page 1481:

     The present Section, where the vessel sails short-handed, permits the payment of shorthand pay, but there is a clause in that contract which hoists it if the vessel sailing short-handed is due to the misconduct of any crew member.