freehand

American  

[free-hand] / ˈfriˌhænd /

adjective

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

   a freehand map.

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adverb

1. in a freehand manner.

   to draw freehand.

Etymology

Origin of freehand

First recorded in 1860–65; free + hand

Example Sentences

Because of that, Vargas — who always works freehand and does not use spray paints — has to carefully paint each section with a brush, as even a roller will not work on that surface.

From Los Angeles Times

The Times had to compensate for ambiguities and apparent data entry errors, often by taking into account freehand notes on a permit that painted a clearer picture of the project.

From Los Angeles Times

Her first collection, “Constant State of Repair,” debuted this year and was born from her patternless, freehand design method.

From Los Angeles Times

“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

He mostly cut freehand, sometimes using indentations he made with his fingernails as outlines, then dyed his creations with green, pink, red and yellow pigments.

From New York Times