Meaning Of The Word Short-handed

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What's The Definition Of Short-handed?

short-handed
If a company, organization, or group is short-handed, it does not have enough people to work on a particular job or for a particular purpose.

short-handed in American English
short of workers or helpers
adjective: not having the usual or necessary number of workers, helpers, etc.

short-handed in British English
adjective: lacking the usual or necessary number of assistants, workers, etc

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