right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd 

1

: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left

also : swinging from right to left

a right-handed batter

2

: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand

3

a

: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : clockwise

b

: having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the right

a right-handed screw

4

of a door : opening to the right away from one

right-handed adverb

right-handedly adverb

right-handedness noun

Examples of right-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Several teams have been linked as potential landing spots for the right-handed slugger. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024

Earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with right-handed starting pitcher Walker Buehler on a one-year, $21.05 million contract. —Dan Freedman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

The Yankees acquired the right-handed Beeter, 26, in the August 2022 trade that sent struggling slugger Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024

Rangers trade Nathaniel Lowe but add Joc Pederson on a two-year deal Joc Pederson was a star against right-handed pitchers again last year, hitting .281/.392/.531 with the platoon advantage. —Keith Law, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed

ˈrīt-ˈhan-dəd

1

: using the right hand more easily than the left

2

: done or made with or for the right hand

3

: having or moving with a clockwise turn or twist

right-handedly adverb

or right-handed

right-handedness noun

right-hander

-ˈhan-dər

noun

Medical Definition

right-handed

adjective

right-hand·​ed -ˈhan-dəd 

1

: using the right hand habitually or more easily than the left

2

: relating to, designed for, or done with the right hand

3

: having the same direction or course as the movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front

4

: dextrorotatory

right-handed adverb