right-hand·ed | \ ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 
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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
adjectiveEnglish 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
adjectiveright-hand·ed | \ ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd \
Kids 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
adjectiveright-hand·ed | \ -ˈhan-dəd \
\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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The first known use of right-handed was in the 14th century
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