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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For example, our DNA — and the DNA of all other animals in our biosphere — is universally right-handed.
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Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
In a recurring theme, the Giants’ right-handed ace tried to reinvent the wheel against a dangerous lineup of veteran hitters who know him all the way down to his go-to Chipotle order.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Judge’s 362 career home runs are the most by a right-handed Yankee.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Yankees, rich in decent right-handed relievers, put him on waivers last September.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Moynihan, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
In a recurring theme, the Giants’ right-handed ace tried to reinvent the wheel against a dangerous lineup of veteran hitters who know him all the way down to his go-to Chipotle order.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Judge’s 362 career home runs are the most by a right-handed Yankee.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The Yankees, rich in decent right-handed relievers, put him on waivers last September.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 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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