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 : clockwiseb : 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
adverbright–handedly
adverbright–handedness
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First Known Use of right–handed
14th century
RIGHT–HANDED Defined for English Language Learners
right-handed
playDefinition of right–handed for English Language Learners
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: using the right hand more easily than the left hand
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: made for the right hand
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: using or done with the right hand
RIGHT–HANDED Defined for Kids
right–handed
playDefinition of right–handed for Students
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
Medical Dictionary
right–handed
playMedical 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
right–handed
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