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

Cementum has a left-hand helix of collagen fibrils, while dentine contains a right-hand arrangement extending across annual growth layers that feature distinct biomineral properties. — New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Greg Roman, his OC with the 2011-14 49ers, was replaced by Mike McDaniel, Shanahan’s right-hand man for over a decade before McDaniel spent the past three seasons as the Miami Dolphins’ coach. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

Noun

Anthony, who has been out since May with a torn ligament in his right hand, began ramping up swinging two weeks ago and has made steady progress. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Vientos has been out since July 10 after getting hit with a pitch on his right hand. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for right-hand

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand

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