left-handed
left
lɛft
left
han
hæn
hān
ded
dəd
dēd
British pronunciation
/lˈɛfthˈandɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "left-handed"in English

left-handed
01

primarily using one's left hand for tasks

left-handed definition and meaning
example
Examples
The left-handed pitcher had a distinct advantage in baseball due to their unique throwing style.
1.1

designed for or used with the left hand

example
Examples
Sarah 's left-handed scissors were specifically designed to accommodate her dominant hand.
02

ironically ambiguous

03

rotating to the left

04

lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

05

(of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior

06

(of marriages) illicit or informal

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