left-hand

[left-hand]

adjective

1. on or to the left.

   a left-hand turn at the intersection.

2. of, for, or with the left hand.

3. Building Trades.

   1. (of a door) having the hinges on the left 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 left when seen from inside the window.

left-hand

adjective

1. of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the left

   this car is left-hand drive

   a left-hand bend

2. for use by the left hand; left-handed

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-hand¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200