left-hand

adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand 

ˈlef-ˈtand

1

: situated on the left

2

: left-handed

Examples of left-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much like a standard motorcycle throttle, the right-hand controls forward .. but also reverse (roll forward to go forward, roll reverse to go in reverse), while a twist of the left-hand controls left/right yaw. —New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025

But neither addresses a potentially problematic left-hand side. —Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

Some of his favorite items include a defensive left-hand dagger from the 15th century and a Napoleonic cavalry saber. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025

Zendaya looked stunning walking the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 — but fans were more focused on the rock on her left-hand ring finger. —Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

left-hand

adjective

ˌleft-ˌhand

1

: located on the left

2

a

: left-handed sense 1

b

: left-handed sense 2

Medical Definition

left-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈleft-ˈhand, ˈlef-ˈtand 

1

: situated on the left

2

: left-handed

left hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's left side

2

: the left side