RIGHT HAND Definition & Meaning

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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.

right-hand

[ rahyt-hand ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

on the right.
of, for, or with the right hand.
most reliable, valuable, or useful, as a helper or assistant.
plain-laid.
Also Building Trades.
1. (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.
2. (of a casement sash) having the hinges on the right when seen from inside the window.

right-hand

adjective

of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the right
this car has right-hand drive
a right-hand bend
for use by the right hand; right-handed
right-hand man
one's most valuable assistant or supporter

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of right hand¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Origin of right hand²

adj. use of right hand

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"We remain hopeful this will allow for the charity to be put in the right hands immediately, for the sake of the communities we serve," said the prince.

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Judge Butterfield said he was "plainly a trusted right hand man to Brian Pitts" and took regular calls from him.

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Fellow American Moorer was cruising through the encounter before eating a right hand from Foreman in the 10th round.

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The 32-year-old, who was initially a goalkeeper, also lost his ring finger on his right hand aged just 13 in a childhood accident.

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