ADJECTIVE
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inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
they're rather short-handed at the moment
overcrowded and understaffed hospitals
How To Use short-handed In A Sentence
- His short-handed goal has the potential to end up the biggest goal of this Stanley Cup Finals. Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
- Wing Damien Gibson was binned for holding down Fielden and the Bulls made the short-handed Tigers pay with two late tries.
- The barn at which Hurstwood applied was exceedingly short-handed , and was being operated practically by three men as directors.
- So, with PG Chris Quinn (left ankle) expected to miss a week, Miami's backcourt is short-handed. USATODAY.com
- After the short-handed Heat escaped with a win in Atlanta, coach Erik Spoelstra revealed that Curry is close to be cleared for physical contact. Charles Barkley: Weight Watchers Endorsement Is A Big Scam (VIDEO)
- According to a Maritime Union spokesman, the company should provide an extra steward once passenger numbers pass 500 but it has a history of leaving the ships short-handed.
- A win here means that Justin Verlander will have an opportunity to pitch in Game Five and that the short-handed Tigers have a legitimate shot at stealing this series. Texas Rangers v Detroit Tigers - live! | David Lengel
- Sabres: Washington is outclassed by short-handed Buffalo to extend Virginia Tech football pounds rival Virginia, 38-0, earns berth in ACC title gam mesothelioma cancer shatters lives. The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post
- The way things stand right now, we're both short-handed, and even those scows the Trogs call ships could probably outrun us. THE TREASURED ONE
- They gave up a short-handed goal and allowed another Pittsburgh power-play goal. Penguins beat Red Wings 4-2 in Game 4 to even series