right-handed
/'raithændid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Using the right hand more skillfully or naturally than the left: Describes a person whose dominant hand is the right hand.
- Made for or done with the right hand: Describes an object designed to be used by the right hand or an action performed using the right hand.
- Turning or spiraling to the right: Describes a direction of rotation or movement, such as a screw thread.
Usage
- The adjective "right-handed" is used to describe people, objects, or actions.
- It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a right-handed person) or used after a linking verb (e.g., She is right-handed).
- It is the opposite of "left-handed."
Examples
- Describing a person:
- Most people in the world are right-handed.
- He writes with his right hand because he is right-handed.
- Describing an object:
- These are right-handed scissors; they are very awkward for a left-handed person to use.
- The kitchen is designed for a right-handed cook.
- Describing an action:
- She threw a right-handed pitch.
- He delivered a powerful right-handed punch.
Advanced Usage
- "right-handed" in sports: Often specifies a player's stance or batting side.
- As a right-handed batsman, he prefers to face fast bowlers.
- "right-handed" in tools and machinery: Refers to the design orientation.
- A right-handed screw tightens when turned clockwise.
Variants and Related Words
- Right-hander (noun): A right-handed person.
- He is a natural right-hander.
- Right-hand (adjective): Located on or relating to the right side. (Note: This is a separate compound word).
- He sat in the right-hand seat.
Synonyms
- Dextral (formal/technical): Relating to or located on the right side, or right-handed.
Antonyms
- Left-handed: Using the left hand more skillfully; made for the left hand.
Adjective
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rotating to the right
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using or intended for the right hand
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a right-handed batter
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right-handed scissors
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