English Explanatory Dictionary

right-hand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, relating to, or located on the right.
  2. Using or designed for use by the right hand.
  3. In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread).
  4. Alternative form of right hand (“trusted assistant”)

Word forms

right-hand righthand

Etymology

From Middle English ryghte-hande, from Old English rihthand (“right-hand”), equivalent to right + hand.

Antonyms

left-hand

Related words

right-handed

Derived words

Fleming's right-hand rule right-hand drive right-hand path right-hand rule right-handwise right-hand woman
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