Left-handed
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British pronunciation/lˈɛfthˈandɪd/
American pronunciation/ˌɫɛftˈhændɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "left-handed"

left-handed
01

primarily using one's left hand for tasks

left-handed definition and meaning
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The left-handed artist held the paintbrush with their dominant hand to create intricate strokes on the canvas.
The left-handed batter faced off against the right-handed pitcher in a tense moment during the baseball game.
Despite being left-handed, Mary learned to play the guitar by adapting right-handed chord diagrams to fit her orientation.
1.1

designed for or used with the left hand

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The left-handed scissors were perfect for Mary 's dominant hand.
Sarah 's left-handed scissors were specifically designed to accommodate her dominant hand.
Jack 's left-handed golf clubs featured specially designed grips to enhance his performance on the course.
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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Example
The left-handed artist held the paintbrush with their dominant hand to create intricate strokes on the canvas.
The left-handed batter faced off against the right-handed pitcher in a tense moment during the baseball game.
Despite being left-handed, Mary learned to play the guitar by adapting right-handed chord diagrams to fit her orientation.
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