HyperDic: right-handed

English > 2 senses of the word right-handed:
ADJECTIVEallright-handedusing or intended for the right hand
allright-handed, dextrorotary, dextrorotatoryrotating to the right
English > right-handed: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningUsing or intended for the right hand.
Examples
  • "a right-handed batter"
  • "right-handed scissors"
Narrowerdextralpreferring to use right foot or hand or eye
right, right-handIntended for the right hand
See alsodextralOf or on the right
rightBeing or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north
Oppositeambidextrous, two-handedEqually skillful with each hand
left-handedUsing or intended for the left hand
Spanishdiestra, diestro
Catalandretà
Nounsright-handednesspreference for using the right hand
English > right-handed: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningRotating to the right.
Synonymsdextrorotary, dextrorotatory
BroaderclockwiseIn the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
Spanishdextrorso
Catalandextrors
Nounsright-handednesspreference for using the right hand

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