See Also: two-handed(dictionary)
two-handed(dictionary)
handed(dictionary)
ham-handed(dictionary)
two-handed(medicine)
right-handed(medicine)
red-handed(medicine)
even-handed(dictionary)
handed(medicine)
right-handed(dictionary)

right-handed (iou)



right-handed adjective & adverb. LME.
[from RIGHT HAND + -ED2.]
A. adjective.
Having the right hand more serviceable than the left; using the right hand by preference. LME.
fig. Skilful, dexterous. rare. M17.
Of or pertaining to the right hand; spec. (a) (of an action) performed with the right hand; (b) (of an implement etc.) adapted or designed for use by a right-handed person. E18.
Characterized by rightward direction or rotation. Of a shell: (a) sinistral; (b) dextral. L18.
b. adverb. Towards the right; with the right hand. M19.
right-handedly adverb L19.
right-handedness noun M19.