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right-handed

3 syllables
adjective
Quick answer

As an adjective, right-handed means using or intended for the right hand.

Meanings of right-handed

2 meanings

adjective

  1. Using or intended for the right hand

    “a right-handed batter”

    “right-handed scissors”

  2. Rotating to the right

    Similar: dextrorotary, dextrorotatory

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

adjective: rotating to the right
dextrorotarydextrorotatory
Oppositesleft-handedambidextrous

Nearby words

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