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

Made only in right-hand drive and non-compliant with U.S. DOT or EPA standards, the Skyline could never be had on our shores when new. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024

Catherine becomes a reluctant mentor to The Rookie after her right-hand man Matoko (Bo-Lin Chen) recruits the newbie out of pity after a disastrous audition. —Katie Rife, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2024

Noun

Warrior 1: From down dog, inhale and step your right foot forward on the inside of your right hand. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024

The champion seemingly timed Joshua’s next right hand and countered with a shorter version of the same punch that dropped the challenger on his face. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Sep. 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