SINCE 1828
right-handed
adjective
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
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
adjective
right-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
adjective
right-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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