by hand

Idioms and Phrases

With a hand or hands, manually (as opposed to a machine or some other means). For example, This letter was delivered by hand , or You can make these drawings by hand, but computer graphics are more efficient . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

Clearing it by hand was “an amazing, miserable job.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some classic Halloween shorts can be found on Disney+ at most any season, and are worth your attention by virtue of being drawn and animated by hand — still the best way to make cartoons.

From Los Angeles Times

A judge in the US state of Georgia has blocked an order for ballots in November's presidential election to be counted by hand.

From BBC

Serhiy, the only man on the team, has to pour in bottled water by hand as a coolant.

From BBC

"All the letters have been repainted by hand. We wanted to protect the lichen and to make sure the stone was still in keeping with the surroundings."

From BBC