right-handed
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Definition of right-handed
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
3a : 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
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right-handed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of right-handed
: using the right hand more easily than the left hand
: made for the right hand
: using or done with the right hand
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right-handed
adjectiveKids Definition of right-handed
1 : using the right hand better or more easily than the left
2 : done or made with or for the right hand a right-handed glove
right-handed
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Medical Definition of right-handed
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 : dextrorotatory
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