right-hand

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right-hand

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

adjective righthand

not comparable Of, relating to, or located on the right. The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.
not comparable Using or designed for use by the right hand. a right-hand bowler in the game of cricket
not comparable In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread).
alternative, not comparable Alternative form of right hand (“trusted assistant”)

Opposite: left-hand

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Opposite: left-hand

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@misc{right_hand_2026,
  title = {right-hand},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/right-hand},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}