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short·hand·ed
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shorthandedadjective
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.
shorthandedadjective
Having fewer skaters on the ice during a play, as a result of a penalty.
Etymology: From short + hand + -ed.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shorthanded in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shorthanded in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of shorthanded in a Sentence
The loss of officers, while we're already shorthanded, will create a massive security risk for American travelers since we don't have enough trainees in the pipeline or the ability to process new hires.
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