right-handers

noun

plural of right-hander
as in lefts

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  1. hands
  2. rights
  3. knees
  4. swings
Noun
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of hands
Noun
  • Industrial companies and technology firms have already secured rights to the electricity generated at the site.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Wiener, 56, has built his campaign around a legislative record on housing, climate change, LGBT rights, and public safety.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rights
Noun
  • Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • Durant bumped knees with a teammate during Wednesday’s practice in Houston and couldn’t move his knee well during pregame testing, Udoka said.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of knees
Noun
  • Walker hit his seventh homer with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings.
    — Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Definition of swings
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