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right-hand·ed
 right-handed
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- pronunciation:
- raIt
haen
dihd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
A right-handed person uses the right hand more often or more easily than the left.
Monique is right-handed and always writes with her right hand. |
| definition 2: |
If a tool or other object is right-handed, it is made to be used with the right hand. It is not so easy to use it with the left hand.
Most scissors are right-handed. They are made for people who use their right hand for most things. |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
When you throw right-handed, you throw with your right hand.
Annie always throws the ball right-handed. |
| derivations: |
right-handedly (adv.), right-handedness (n.) |
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