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Definition of lefthander

lefthander

/ˈlɛftˌhændɚ/
(UK: left-hander)
left · hand · er
Adverb:left-handedly
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Plural:lefthanders
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Adjective:left-handed
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lefthander Lexical Profile

lefthander Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who naturally prefers to use their left hand rather than their right hand for tasks such as writing, throwing, or using tools; a left-hander.

Example

"The store sells specialized scissors and notebooks designed specifically for a lefthander."

2

A blow, stroke, or shot delivered with the left hand, or a curve or wave that breaks toward the left.

Example

"The surfer caught a long, clean lefthander that carried her all the way to the shore."

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• Nearby Words

left
leftfield
lefthandedness
lefthander
leftish
leftism
leftist

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lefthander. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lefthander
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