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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Most gaming devices are designed for right-handed players, but several mouse models are made to be ambidextrous.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Reds could still use a right-handed bat to take over the role played by Miguel Andujar following his acquisition at the trade deadline.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Mets signed the right-handed former Yankees closer to a two-year, $22 million contract the week after the Winter Meetings to give the bullpen two high-leverage arms.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
San Francisco has agreed with right-handed starter Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Reds could still use a right-handed bat to take over the role played by Miguel Andujar following his acquisition at the trade deadline.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The Mets signed the right-handed former Yankees closer to a two-year, $22 million contract the week after the Winter Meetings to give the bullpen two high-leverage arms.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
San Francisco has agreed with right-handed starter Tyler Mahle on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 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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