right-hand
adjective
\ ˈrīt-ˌhand
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Definition of right-hand
(Entry 1 of 2)
right hand
nounDefinition of right hand (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the hand on a person's right side
b
: an indispensable person
2a
: the right side
b
: a place of honor
Examples of right-hand in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Cam Bedrosian just happens to throw with his right hand. — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, "Cam Bedrosian is Angels’ situational lefty even though he’s right-handed," 29 July 2019 The Astros center fielder timed his jump, grabbed the green padding with his right hand and stuck his glove into a throng of humanity in the center field stands. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros drop series opener to Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals," 26 July 2019 Luck said, pretending to wiggle a tooth with his right hand. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Luck's health, love affair between Colts and fans steal show from training camp," 25 July 2019 Arbitelle then raised a knife with his right hand in front of his face, all while keeping eye contact with Relyea, the report reads. — Nicholas Rondinone, courant.com, "Danbury officer, under investigation for police shooting this month, cleared in deadly 2018 shooting," 12 July 2019 In the shots, Steve and Robert, who wore similar zoo uniforms, both faced the massive reptile and held up a snack with their right hand for the animal to eat. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Robert Irwin Remembers Dad with Identical Photos of Them Feeding Same Crocodile 15 Years Apart," 4 July 2019 One is just to rub my clitoral hood in counterclockwise circles with my right hand. — Gigi Engle, SELF, "9 People With Vaginas on Their Favorite Ways to Orgasm," 21 June 2019 The man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, walked into the store holding the gator with his right hand. — Madeline Farber, Fox News, "Florida man wielding live gator chases people in convenience store, video shows," 28 July 2018 On the grip of her racket, Legacy’s right hand began to feel hot. — Melody Chiu, PEOPLE.com, "Get a First Look at Kobe Bryant's Upcoming Young Adult Novel Legacy and The Queen," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'right-hand.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for right-hand
right-hand
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of right-hand
: located closer to your right hand : located on the right side
: made for the right hand
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right-hand
adjective
\ ˈrīt-ˌhand\
Kids Definition of right-hand
1
: located on the right side
3
: relied on most of all
He's her right-hand man.
right-hand
adjective
\ ˈrīt-ˌhand
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Medical Definition of right-hand
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: situated on the right
2
: right-handed
right hand
nounMedical Definition of right hand (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the hand on a person's right side
2
: the right side
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