ADJECTIVE
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inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
they're rather short-handed at the moment
overcrowded and understaffed hospitals
How To Use short-handed In A Sentence
- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James scored 38 points, Dwyane Wade added 31 and the Miami Heat dominated the second half to beat the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats 96-82 on Monday night for their 11th straight road win. LeBron Leads Heat To 11th Straigh Road Win
- I'm better off at work, and they're a bit short-handed there at the moment. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD
- Special teams again factored in Game 3's first goal — but the Predators got it short-handed. USATODAY.com - Sharks put Predators at disadvantage
- There were a few standout moments in Tuesday's smattering of short-handed efforts: One was when Mike Knuble gained possession of the puck and proceeded to kill a significant amount of time in the Bruins 'zone, much to the chagrin of the three players trying to get the puck away from him. Bruins 3, Caps 1: Michal Neuvirth leaves game with the flu
- We're a bit short-handed with Novello still off sick and Seymour on leave. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD
- Los Angeles also was short-handed, playing without center Chris Kaman, the league's third-leading rebounder at 13.9, who sat out with a left shin contusion. USATODAY.com
- The shift in the fireroom is short-handed," said the voice. Harrigan
- You can't give them a goal short-handed like that. Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
- Pau Gasol scored 23 points, five teammates finished in double figures, and the Lakers beat the short-handed Clippers, 113-95, tonight for their seventh straight victory.
- The Bengals came up short on the scoreboard more often than not and were also short-handed down the stretch. Big Sky Conference