right-hand
[ rahyt-hand ]
/ ˈraɪtˈhænd /
adjective
on the right.
of, for, or with the right hand.
most reliable, valuable, or useful, as a helper or assistant.
Also right-handed. Building Trades.
- (of a door) having the hinges on the right when seen from the exterior of the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads.
- (of a casement sash) having the hinges on the right when seen from inside the window.
Origin of right-hand
adj. use of
right hand
Words nearby right-hand
Definition for right-hand (2 of 2)
right hand
noun
the hand that is on the right side, or the side opposite that where the heart is.
the right side, as of a person, especially this side considered as the side of precedence or courtesy.
a position of honor or special trust.
an extremely efficient or reliable person or, sometimes, tool, especially a person considered as one's assistant.
Origin of right hand
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
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British Dictionary definitions for right-hand
right-hand
adjective (prenominal)
of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the right
a right-hand bend; this car has right-hand drive
for use by the right hand; right-handed
right-hand man
one's most valuable assistant or supporter