freehand

[ free-hand ]

adjective

1. drawn or executed by hand without guiding instruments, measurements, or other aids:

   a freehand map.

adverb

1. in a freehand manner:

   to draw freehand.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freehand¹

First recorded in 1860–65; free + hand

Example Sentences

“I’m painting it completely freehand,” said Vargas, who plans to work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day until it’s done.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors noted that Zoe Kestan, the ex-stripper, had testified to witnessing Hunter use crack in September 2018, shortly before the gun purchase, including at the Freehand Hotel in downtown L.A. and in a Malibu rental home.

From Los Angeles Times

Bring a jacket as the hot days quickly transition to cool desert nights, and prepare to turn in early — Freehand closed at 8 p.m. on a Friday night — but the golden hour combination of live mandolin and guitar plus food and wine made it clear why locals congregate at wineries.

From Seattle Times

Freehand’s lush lawn holds a commanding view of the valley’s irrigated orchards and vineyards.

From Seattle Times

Lead conservator Dr Lucía López-Polín pieced over 200 bits of skull together freehand to return it to its original shape, including upper and lower jaws.

From Science Daily