right-hand

Meaning

  1. (not-comparable) Of, relating to, or located on the right.
  2. (not-comparable) Using or designed for use by the right hand.
  3. (not-comparable) In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread).

Frequency

C2
Etymology

In summary

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

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