WordGarden.ioright-handed
Pronunciation
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- /raɪtˈhændɪd/
Meanings
Adjective
using the right hand more naturally or skillfully than the left
designed for use with the right hand
having the orientation of a rightward helix, twist, or coordinate system
Beyond the definition
Being right-handed means you naturally prefer using your right hand for tasks that need control or strength, like writing, throwing a ball, or using a spoon. For most people, one hand feels more natural, steady, and skilled than the other, and for many people that hand is the right one. The term can also describe something made for that way of using the hand, such as right-handed scissors, a right-handed guitar, or a baseball glove worn on the left hand so the right hand can throw.
Right-handed describes a person who mainly uses the right hand for actions that need better control, speed, or force. This often shows up in everyday things like writing, drawing, cutting with scissors, brushing teeth, or throwing. It usually means the right hand feels more natural and dependable for fine movements, even though the left hand still helps with many tasks.
The word is also used for objects and activities arranged for people who use the right hand first. You can talk about right-handed tools, sports equipment, desks, guitars, or golf clubs. In baseball, for example, a right-handed player usually throws with the right hand. The term is simple, but it covers both a common body preference and the many things designed around it.
Examples
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Everyday
She's right-handed, but she uses a computer mouse with her left hand.
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Musical instruments
The shop sells both left-handed and right-handed guitars.
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Baseball
The coach decided to start a right-handed pitcher in the final game.
See also
Similar
- right-hand-dominant
- dextral
Contrast
- left-handed
- ambidextrous
Used with (collocations)
- right-handed person
- right-handed writer
- right-handed pitcher
Word family
- right-hander
- handedness
Explore
- hand dominance
- laterality
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- right-handedadjective