left-hand

adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand How to pronounce left-hand (audio)
ˈlef-ˈtand
1
: situated on the left
2

Examples of left-hand in a Sentence

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The former cheerleader can be seen sporting what appears to be a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025 There are a handful of tabs on the left-hand side that give you more control over the fine details. PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 From the left-hand menu, select Troubleshoot, then click on Additional troubleshooters. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 While making a left-hand turn onto the ramp, Kennedy then allegedly traveled off the roadway to the left, which violated failure to maintain lane, the arrest warrant affidavit said. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for left-hand

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of left-hand was in the 15th century

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“Left-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hand. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

left-hand

adjective
ˌleft-ˌhand
1
: located on the left
2

Medical Definition

left-hand

1 of 2 adjective
1
: situated on the left
2

left hand

2 of 2 noun
1
: the hand on a person's left side
2
: the left side

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