right-hand

1 of 2

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

3

: chiefly relied on

his right-hand man

right hand

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: the hand on a person's right side

b

: an indispensable person

2

a

: the right side

b

: a place of honor

Examples of right-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

His trademark right-hand glove is made of leather, bolts, and sheet metal with knives as fingers. —Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024

During a heavy swell, 20-foot waves unfurl in a perfect right-hand line, delivering a potent blend of adrenaline and serenity. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024

Noun

Hold the weight in your right hand and raise that arm straight overhead, knuckles up. —Christa Sgobba, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024

Director: Mike Farrell Producers: John Minton III, Mike Johns, Gus Pfisterer, Mike Farrell Born without a right hand, pitcher Jim Abbott always stood out, but an unforgettable no-hitter performance at Yankee Stadium etched his name in the history books. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

right-hand

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand

1

: located on the right

2

: right-handed sense 1

3

: relied on most of all

right-hand man

Medical Definition

right-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

right hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's right side

2

: the right side