1
a
: the hand on a person's right side
b
: an indispensable person
2
a
: the right side
b
: a place of honor
Examples of right-hand in a Sentence
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
And he's surrounded himself with musicians who know how to capture the magic of those records, including right-hand man Bruce Johnston, whose association with the Beach Boys stretches back to 1965.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
The basketball player, known as Stephen Curry's right-hand man on the Golden State Warriors, grew up in a home filled with athletes.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Jess is Tara’s right-hand woman, who is deaf in one ear, following a blimp accident.
—Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2024
And by the way, Ohtani unequivocally branded his former close friend, workout partner and right-hand man as a liar and a thief.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Stark’s right-hand app, the snarky artificial intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S., is voiced by actor Paul Bettany.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
Vekselberg’s longtime right-hand man at Renova, Alexei Moskov, replaced one of Vekselberg’s direct representatives on the board.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Amit Shah, Modi’s right-hand man and the powerful home minister who is set to oversee the program, argued that the act would only provide a home to those who are persecuted, not take citizenship away from others.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Diaz then reaches his right hand toward the vehicle’s center console before the officer fires what sounds like a single gunshot.
—Kara Nelson, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Sparr's report, Drennan approached officers with his right hand behind his back and LaLuzerne fired twice, striking Drennan fatally once.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
Yastrzemski’s throw was on target, but Butler made a nice slide and tagged home with his right hand to score the run.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
With long, beaded braids, the pop diva holds a smoky cigar in her right hand, holds her chest with her left hand and poses in the nude, with just a sash covering her up.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
In a photo shared to Instagram at the time, Farrah could be seen holding a beverage in her right hand while her left was hidden from view.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Recalled vehicles: 2013 Tesla Model S 2018 – 2021 Tesla Model S
2018 – 2022 Tesla Model 3
2020 – 2021 Tesla Model X
2020 – 2022 Tesla Model Y
Chrysler recall for air bag malfunction
Chrysler is recalling 1,831 of its right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
On social media, people pointed to the sleeve of Princess Charlotte’s arm not lining up and the lack of focus on Prince George’s right hand, both suggesting photo manipulation.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Several of the vehicles then come to a stop along the road's right-hand side.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
And he's surrounded himself with musicians who know how to capture the magic of those records, including right-hand man Bruce Johnston, whose association with the Beach Boys stretches back to 1965.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
The basketball player, known as Stephen Curry's right-hand man on the Golden State Warriors, grew up in a home filled with athletes.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Jess is Tara’s right-hand woman, who is deaf in one ear, following a blimp accident.
—Dennard Dayle, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2024
And by the way, Ohtani unequivocally branded his former close friend, workout partner and right-hand man as a liar and a thief.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Stark’s right-hand app, the snarky artificial intelligence J.A.R.V.I.S., is voiced by actor Paul Bettany.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
Vekselberg’s longtime right-hand man at Renova, Alexei Moskov, replaced one of Vekselberg’s direct representatives on the board.
—Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
Amit Shah, Modi’s right-hand man and the powerful home minister who is set to oversee the program, argued that the act would only provide a home to those who are persecuted, not take citizenship away from others.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Noun
Vazquez is then seen on camera walking away, holding a handgun in his right hand.
—Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Diaz then reaches his right hand toward the vehicle’s center console before the officer fires what sounds like a single gunshot.
—Kara Nelson, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Sparr's report, Drennan approached officers with his right hand behind his back and LaLuzerne fired twice, striking Drennan fatally once.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
Yastrzemski’s throw was on target, but Butler made a nice slide and tagged home with his right hand to score the run.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
With long, beaded braids, the pop diva holds a smoky cigar in her right hand, holds her chest with her left hand and poses in the nude, with just a sash covering her up.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
In a photo shared to Instagram at the time, Farrah could be seen holding a beverage in her right hand while her left was hidden from view.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Recalled vehicles: 2013 Tesla Model S 2018 – 2021 Tesla Model S
2018 – 2022 Tesla Model 3
2020 – 2021 Tesla Model X
2020 – 2022 Tesla Model Y
Chrysler recall for air bag malfunction
Chrysler is recalling 1,831 of its right hand drive 2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
On social media, people pointed to the sleeve of Princess Charlotte’s arm not lining up and the lack of focus on Prince George’s right hand, both suggesting photo manipulation.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
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Copy CitationMedical Definition
right-hand
1 of 2 adjective1
: situated on the right
2
right hand
2 of 2 noun1
: the hand on a person's right side
2
: the right side
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