right´-hand´ed|ness

right´-hand´ed|ness
right-hand|ed «RYT HAN dihd», adjective, adverb.
–adj.
1. using the right hand more easily and readily than the left: »

So Uncle Bob started early to convert a naturally right-handed boy into a southpaw (Time).

2. done with the right hand.
3. made to be used with the right hand.
4. turning from left to right: »

a right-handed screw.

5. having a spiral that winds from left to right: »

a right-handed thread.

–adv.
toward the right; with the right hand.
right´-hand´ed|ly, adverb.
right´-hand´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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