Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

right-hand

adjective

/ˈraɪt hænd/

Definition

Located on or directed toward the right side; used to indicate the side of the body that is opposite the left.

Examples

She is a right-hand player in tennis, making her most skilled at shots on the right side.
The right-hand side of the street is where you’ll find the café.
He uses his right-hand to write and his left-hand for drawing.

Meaning

Right-hand refers to the side of the body that is typically favored for tasks requiring skill, such as writing or throwing. It can also describe something that is positioned to the right of a designated point.