right-hand

1 of 2

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

3

: chiefly relied on

his right-hand man

right hand

2 of 2

noun

1

a

: the hand on a person's right side

b

: an indispensable person

2

a

: the right side

b

: a place of honor

Examples of right-hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Columbus took advantage of some confusion down Sporting’s right-hand flank when Khiry Shelton replaced him. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024

The Aviation Herald reported that the crew stopped the flight’s climb with 138 passengers on board after sparks were seen coming out of the plane’s right-hand engine. —Miranda Neubauer, Quartz, 21 June 2024

Noun

The report said Gallegos grabbed Cerf’s hands with his left hand to prevent him from pulling out a gun while simultaneously stabbing him in the chest with his right hand. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024

Tristen Newton played through an injury to his right hand and compiled six points with six rebounds and nine assists. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

right-hand

adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand

1

: located on the right

2

: right-handed sense 1

3

: relied on most of all

right-hand man

Medical Definition

right-hand

1 of 2 adjective

ˈrīt-ˌhand 

1

: situated on the right

2

: right-handed

right hand

2 of 2 noun

1

: the hand on a person's right side

2

: the right side