right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
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-handedly
adverb
right-handedness
noun
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Almost 90 percent of the world’s population is right-handed, a fact that goes unnoticed in most settings but makes a difference in baseball.
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The right-handed hitting Jose Iglesias and switch-hitting Bryce Johnson are options for the infield and outfield, respectively, if the Padres want to boost production against left-handers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals got a final look at right-handed starter Stephen Kolek on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
The switch-hitter’s 60th came in the eighth off right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli, making Raleigh one of just seven players to hit 60 or more home runs in a season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The right-handed hitting Jose Iglesias and switch-hitting Bryce Johnson are options for the infield and outfield, respectively, if the Padres want to boost production against left-handers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals got a final look at right-handed starter Stephen Kolek on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
The switch-hitter’s 60th came in the eighth off right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli, making Raleigh one of just seven players to hit 60 or more home runs in a season.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Right-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-handed. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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right-handed
adjective
right-hand·ed
-ˈhan-dəd
1
: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left
2
: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand
3
: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4
right-handed
adverb
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