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Definition of righthander

righthander

/ˈraɪtˌhæn.dər/
right · hand · er
Plural:righthanders
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Adjective:right-handed
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righthander Lexical Profile

righthander Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who naturally favors or uses their right hand more skillfully than their left, especially in sports such as baseball, tennis, or golf.

Example

"The coach brought in a veteran righthander from the bullpen to pitch the final inning."

2

A blow, stroke, or shot delivered with the right hand, or a turn or wave that curves to the right.

Example

"The surfer caught a long righthander that carried her all the way to the shore."

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• Nearby Words

rightful
rightfully
rightfulness
righthander
rightism
rightist
rightly

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