right-hand

adjective

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\ ˈrīt-ˌhand

Definition of right-hand

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : situated on the right

2 : right-handed

3 : chiefly relied on his right-hand man

right hand

noun

Definition of right hand (Entry 2 of 2)

1a : the hand on a person's right side

b : an indispensable person

2a : the right side

b : a place of honor

Examples of right-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun One doesn’t need to be an art critic to see a particular aesthetic in the two right hand figures in Picasso’s 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, reminiscent of various West African mask designs. — Ciku Kimeria, Quartz Africa, "The remarkable resurgence of Ben Enwonwu who was already Africa’s greatest contemporary artist," 3 May 2020 Pushing a sanitized shopping cart at Meijer, the New Albany resident carried out with her vinyl-gloved right hand asparagus, potatoes, raspberries and ham, among other items. — David J. Kim, The Courier-Journal, "How the unemployed and furloughed are getting through the coronavirus pandemic," 20 Apr. 2020 Meanwhile, Jalal rallies the troops — everyone except for Balach, Haqqani's former right hand man and the only person present who doesn't want to reign terror down on Afghanistan. — Seija Rankin, EW.com, "Homeland recap: Ka-boom again, again," 13 Apr. 2020 On the lower right hand corner of the screen, press the little menu icon. — Steven Levy, Wired, "Facebook Could Help Journalism by Making News Easier to Find," 30 Mar. 2020 Still, not everyone is cut out for this life, even though Ben forges a relationship with Marty's tough-as-nails right hand Ruth (Julia Garner), who eventually begins to question the Byrdes' loyalty to her. — Brian Lowry, CNN, "'Ozark' hits new heights with its best-yet third season," 27 Mar. 2020 Wilson, who ended the season on IR due to a right hand injury, returned 20 kickoffs for 625 yards and a touchdown this season. — Tyler Dragon, Cincinnati.com, "All-AFC North Team: Special teams," 16 Jan. 2020 In Spurgeon’s extended absence since suffering a right hand injury, Brennan Menell has filled in admirably on the blue line. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, "Wild winger Jason Zucker out against hometown Golden Knights," 17 Dec. 2019 Starting point guard Malcolm Brogdon didn't play due to a right hand injury that happened at the end of Friday's 108-101 loss at the Detroit Pistons. — J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, "Indiana Pacers hold off energized New York Knicks to complete 3-2 trip," 8 Dec. 2019

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