left-hand

adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand How to pronounce left-hand (audio)
ˈlef-ˈtand
1
: situated on the left
2

Examples of left-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The icons for the browser’s many features — such as the integrated email client, feed reader and calendar — have also been redesigned, with each given more space to breathe in the panel that runs down the left-hand side of the browser window. Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The left-hand toolbar features many options, which can be overwhelming for new e-shop owners. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 22 Oct. 2024 The example on the left-hand side of the figure below illustrates this case. Karl Freund, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Look at this pile of debris over here to my left-hand side. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for left-hand 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of left-hand was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Left-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hand. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

left-hand

adjective
ˌleft-ˌhand
1
: located on the left
2

Medical Definition

left-hand

1 of 2 adjective
1
: situated on the left
2

left hand

2 of 2 noun
1
: the hand on a person's left side
2
: the left side

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