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First Known Use of right-hand
1567
right hand
Definition of right hand
1 a
: the hand on a person's right side
b
: an indispensable person
2 a
: the right side
b
: a place of honor
Recent Examples of right hand from the Web
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Rozier shoved Embiid in the chest with his right hand and the two quickly had to be separated.
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He was shot in the right hand and arm outside Perry’s house and crippled for life.
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In your right hand, hold a light freeweight near your right hip.
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In his right hand, nearest his daughter’s date: a gun.
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Put your dog’s leash in your left hand and keep treats in your right hand.
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An 8-second video clip the FBI released Tuesday shows the man entering the bank with a gun in his right hand.
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In a comment first noticed by Buzzfeed, one follower called out the glass that Lovato holds in her right hand.
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And so, the right hand and left hand do talk to each other over there.
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First Known Use of right hand
before 12th century
RIGHT-HAND Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of right-hand for English Language Learners
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: located closer to your right hand : located on the right side
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: made for the right hand
RIGHT-HAND Defined for Kids
right-hand
adjective
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ˈrīt-ˌhand
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Definition of right-hand for Students
Medical Dictionary
adjective
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ˈrīt-ˌhand
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medical Definition of right-hand
1
: situated on the right
2
: right-handed
right hand
medical Definition of right hand
1
: the hand on a person's right side
2
: the right side
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