freehand
/ˈfriːhænd/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfriːhænd/ (ame, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfrē-ˌhand/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfriː.hænd/ (bre, ipa) · [frˈihˌænd] /ˈfriː.hænd/ (ame, ipa)
freehand — adjective
- freehandpositive
- more freehandcomparative
- most freehandsuperlative
1. Describes a picture or design created using only the hand, without rulers, compa
Describes a picture or design created using only the hand, without rulers, compasses, or other measuring devices.
The art teacher asked for a freehand sketch of a tree, with no rulers allowed.
freehand sketch — drawing done without instruments
Amira's freehand drawing of a horse was so detailed that it won first prize.
The architect made a quick freehand outline of the building before using the computer.
Students had to produce a freehand map of the whole island from memory.
Hiro prefers freehand lettering for his greeting cards because it looks more personal.
- hand-drawn
more general; can describe any drawing done by hand, with or without instruments
- unassisted
broader in meaning; used outside art contexts too
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively to describe drawings, sketches, lettering, or maps. Do not use for writing text with a pen on paper — that is simply handwriting.
常見錯誤
freehand — adverb
1. In a way that uses only the hand, with no rulers, compasses, or other drawing in
In a way that uses only the hand, with no rulers, compasses, or other drawing instruments to guide the work.
The artist sketched the model freehand, not once using a ruler or eraser.
drew freehand — adverb modifying manner of drawing
Lauren can draw a perfect circle freehand, which always amazes her classmates.
Tomás drew the blueprint freehand because the power was out in the office.
The children were told to paint freehand instead of tracing pictures from a book.
Eitan drew the map freehand, marking all the important landmarks by memory.
- with instruments
explicit contrast to freehand technique
- mechanically
implies machine assistance
用法筆記
Typically placed directly after the verb it modifies (e.g., 'draw freehand', 'sketch freehand'). Also appears before the verb in formal writing, though less common.
freehand — verb
- freehandpresent simple I / you / we / they
- freehands3rd person singular
- freehanding-ing form
- freehandedpast simple
1. To produce a picture, design, or lettering using only your hand, without rulers,
To produce a picture, design, or lettering using only your hand, without rulers, compasses, or other drawing aids.
Tariq freehanded a portrait of his grandmother in under ten minutes.
freehanded + portrait — transitive verb with direct object
The designer freehanded the company logo on a napkin during lunch.
Diya freehanded the calligraphy for the wedding invitations to add a personal touch.
Jude freehanded a map of the hiking trail for the other campers at the cabin.
Anong freehanded a beautiful lotus on the chalkboard during the art class.
文法句型
freehand + noun phrase
用法筆記
The verb form is much less common than the adjective or adverb. It is used almost exclusively in informal or practical contexts about drawing and design.