right-handed

right–hand·ed

adj \-ˈhan-dəd\

Definition of RIGHT-HANDED

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–hand·ed·ly adverb

— right–hand·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of RIGHT-HANDED

14th century