Definitions

1. adjective

given or characterized by the fact that something (especially money) is handed over in a way that implies coercion or lack of generosity

“The company was accused of making closehanded deals with its employees, offering them low wages for their hard work.”

2. noun

a deal or transaction in which something (especially money) is given or received in a way that implies coercion or lack of generosity

“The businessman made a reputation for himself by making closehanded deals that benefited him more than his clients.”