English

Etymology
From short + hand + -ed.

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-shorthanded.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
en-adj
#Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.
#:The tiny restaurant usually got by with three workers on that shift, but found itself shorthanded when the tour bus pulled in.
#context|ice hockey Having fewer skaters on the ice during a play, as a result of a penalty.

Translations
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Finnish: vajaamiehinen
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• 2007-05-14 19:19 - Hekaheka - /* Adjective */

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