Meaning of right-handed in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   right-handed

   Definitions

   1. rotating to the right

   Synonyms

   • clockwise

2. Qualitative Adjective

   right-handed

   Definitions

   1. using or intended for the right hand

   Examples

   • « a right-handed batter »
   • « right-handed scissors »

   Synonyms

   • dextral
   • right(a)
   • right-hand(a)

   Antonyms

   • left-handed
   • ambidextrous
   • two-handed

See also

• dextral
• right