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

But as Carpenter further establishes himself as one of the game’s best hitters against right-handed pitching, teams could also begin managing around Carpenter in different ways. —Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025

The right-handed hitting Rafaela could start in center against lefties with Duran playing left, and perhaps Rob Refsnyder could also platoon with Abreu in right field as well. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025

Miami only signed one free agent to a full MLB deal this offseason — right-handed starting pitcher Cal Quantrill, who finalized a one-year, $3.5 million deal on Wednesday. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025

Specifically, the podcast's Sammy James urged Boston to sign former New York Yankees right-handed relief pitcher David Robertson. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

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