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right-handed

/ˌˈraɪt ˌˈhændəd/
/raɪtˈhændɪd/
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Definitions of right-handed
  1. adjective
    using or intended for the right hand
    “a right-handed batter”
    right-handed scissors”
    synonyms:
    dextral
    of or on the right
    dextral
    preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
    right, right-hand
    intended for the right hand
    right
    being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
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    antonyms:
    left-handed
    using or intended for the left hand
    ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
    sinistral
    of or on the left
    left, left-hand
    intended for the left hand
    sinistral
    preferring to use left foot or hand or eye
    equipoised
    lacking lateral dominance; being neither right-handed nor left-handed
    left
    being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north
  2. adjective
    rotating to the right
    clockwise
    in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈraɪt ˌˈhændəd/
UK
/raɪtˈhændɪd/
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