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

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The right-hand lane of the ramp is blocked off with cones, and a sign has been put in the lane to inform drivers to merge to the left-hand lane, according to an image posted on Idaho 511. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025 Enter the boardroom and there is a framed portrait of Arend on the left-hand wall. Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 That’s a nod to how few left-hand drive cars there are in South Africa. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025 Then, coming out of a left-hand turn in sector 1, the social-media star spun the car 360 degrees and hit the wall, Road and Track reported. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for left-hand

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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“Left-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/left-hand. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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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