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right-hander

noun right-hand·er \ ˈrīt-ˈhan-dər \

Definition of right-hander

1 : a blow struck with the right hand
2 : a right-handed person; especially : a right-handed pitcher

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First Known Use of right-hander

1846

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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right-hander

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Definition of right-hander for English Language Learners

  • : a right-handed person; especially : a right-handed pitcher in baseball

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