right-hand

1 of 2

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

3

: chiefly relied on

his right-hand man

right hand

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: the hand on a person's right side

b

: an indispensable person

2

a

: the right side

b

: a place of honor

Examples of right-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Fold the leaves at 1/3 point from your right-hand side to the left, and overlap over the other 2/3 part to make a cone shape. —Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024

Shah became Romer’s right-hand woman—a more seasoned big-company executive from Visa and cash-back rewards platform Ibotta—to Romer’s founder profile. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 June 2024

Noun

Chapple opened the passenger side door, holding a gun in his left hand and a cellphone in right hand, the video shows. —Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 8 June 2024

Another primate was holding a golden cross in his right hand, with another cross on a chain. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

right-hand

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand

1

: located on the right

2

: right-handed sense 1

3

: relied on most of all

right-hand man

Medical Definition

right-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

right hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's right side

2

: the right side