right-hander

noun

right-hand·​er ˈrīt-ˈhan-dər How to pronounce right-hander (audio)
1
: a blow struck with the right hand
2
: a right-handed person
especially : a right-handed pitcher

Examples of right-hander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Minnesota will start right-hander Simeon Woods-Richardson. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2024 Instead, Roberts put his arms around Ramírez — a journeyman right-hander already on his third team this season — and spoke into his ear for several moments. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for right-hander 

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Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of right-hander was in 1846

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“Right-hander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hander. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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