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northpaw

American

[nawrth-paw] / ˈnɔrθˌpɔ /

noun

an athlete, usually a pitcher or boxer, who is right-handed or competes as a right-hander.

The 6’ 5” northpaw threw a no-hit game against the Reds.
a right-handed person.

adverb

with or for the right hand; right-handedly.

She’s naturally left-handed but bats northpaw.

Etymology

Origin of northpaw

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; formed by analogy with southpaw ( def. )

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