right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 

1

: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left

also : swinging from right to left

a right-handed batter

2

: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand

3

a

: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise

b

: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right

a right-handed screw

4

of a door : opening to the right away from one

right-handed adverb

right-handedly adverb

right-handedness noun

Examples of right-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taylor’s next start likely won’t come until Thursday, Roberts said, with the Dodgers slated to face two more right-handed pitchers in their current series against the San Francisco Giants (all but three of Taylor’s starts have been against lefties this year). —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024

The veteran right-handed pitcher continues to pile up quality starts for the Kansas City Royals while showcasing his precision on the mound. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2024

Doval is all arm and legs coming at the hitter at a disconcerting three-quarters motion that’s particularly disturbing to right-handed hitters. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024

The Angels wanted Detmers to pitch carefully to right-handed hitting Tyler Freeman because lefty Bo Naylor was up next. —Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024

Javier, who is tough on right-handed hitters, had his changeup working throughout the game. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024

Here’s the breakdown of the situation: The Marlins had a runner on first base and two outs in the eighth inning when Schumaker sent pinch-hitter Nick Gordon to face right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024

Roy doubled the lead nine minutes later, beating Dostal cleanly with a right-handed rocket from the blue line for his fifth goal. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024

Amino acids can occur in left- or right-handed configurations. —Evan Thomas Saitta, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed

ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd

1

: using the right hand more easily than the left

2

: done or made with or for the right hand

3

: having or moving with a clockwise turn or twist

right-handedly adverb

or right-handed

right-handedness noun

right-hander

-ˈhan-dər

noun

Medical Definition

right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed -ˈhan-dəd 

1

: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left

2

: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand

3

: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front

4

: dextrorotatory

right-handed adverb