Right-hand
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Right-hand is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or located on the right.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or located on the right.
More Meanings
- Using or designed for use by the right hand.
- In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread).
- Alternative form of right hand (“trusted assistant”)
Example Sentences
a right-hand bowler in the game of cricket
The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.
Word Forms
- righthand
Synonyms for right-hand
Depending on context, synonyms include right, helpful.
Antonyms for right-hand
Common opposites include left-hand.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include helpful, right, left, rightmost, clockwise, straight.
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