Definitions for left-handed

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left-handed left-hand·ed

Spelling: [left-han-did]

IPA: /ˈlɛftˈhæn dɪd/

Left-Handed is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 366 anagrams from letters in left-handed (-addeefhlnt).

Definitions for left-handed

adverb

1. with the left hand:
2. toward the left hand; in a counterclockwise direction:

adjective

1. having the left hand more dominant or effective than the right; preferably using the left hand:
2. adapted to or performed by the left hand:
3. situated on the side of the left hand.
4. Machinery. rotating counterclockwise. noting a helical or spiral member, as a gear tooth or screw thread, that twists counterclockwise as it recedes from an observer.
5. Building Trades. left-hand (def 3).
6. ambiguous or doubtful and often unfavorable or derogatory by implication:
7. clumsy or awkward.
8. of, relating to, or issuing from a morganatic marriage: so called from the custom, in morganatic marriage ceremonies, of having the bridegroom give his left hand to the bride.

Origin of left-handed

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at left¹, handed

Examples for left-handed

If our friend is left-handed, he'll be inconvenienced for a day or two.

Indeed my innermost feeling, now, is that "The Return" is a left-handed production.

“I never knew before that you were left-handed,” he returned evasively.

Apparently, a fair number of left-handed people die each year from using right-handed products incorrectly.

"Oh, it is only a left-handed marriage," said Abellino, jocosely.

“I reckon he must be left-handed,” thought the wondering Allaphair.

This again was only a left-handed transcript from the French.

Besides, he was left-handed, and top-notch left-handed golfers are almost as rare as left-handed catchers.

It was the elder Dumas who said, "Truth is liable to be left-handed in history."

Only one, I remember, noticed that I was shot by a left-handed man.