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left-hander

American  
[left-han-der, -han-] / ˈlɛftˈhæn dər, -ˌhæn- /

noun

  1. a person who is left-handed, especially a baseball pitcher who throws with the left hand.

  2. Informal. a slap or punch delivered with the left hand.

left-hander British  

noun

  1. a blow with the left hand

  2. a left-handed person

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of left-hander

First recorded in 1860–65; left-hand + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Zach Neto had two of the Angels’ four hits, and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi was charged with five runs and six hits while pitching into the sixth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The outfielder stared down the left-hander and later grounded out to first baseman Nolan Schanuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Referencing one of the most challenging corners at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Pouhon, the Briton said it would no longer be a case of who is the bravest through the 150mph double left-hander.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

When left-hander Kishan followed in raising his bat it was the first time the top three had reached fifty in a men's T20 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Young Fischer, who is only 19, is a brilliant, hard hitting left-hander.

From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem

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