right-hander
Americannoun
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a person who is right-handed, especially a baseball pitcher who throws with the right hand.
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Informal.
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a slap or punch delivered with the right hand.
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a throw or toss, as in basketball, made with the right hand.
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noun
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a blow with the right hand
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a person who is right-handed
Etymology
Origin of right-hander
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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And right-hander Edwin Díaz came in for his first save opportunity since Aug. 14 against the Brewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The 27-year-old right-hander was once the rising star of English cricket when handed a debut in 2019 but afterwards fell out of love with the game after losing his way.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
And right-hander Tyler Glasnow could take an if-necessary Game 4.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kusal was troubled early on by Overton's bouncers, top-edging one into a gap soon after Atkinson dropped a simple chance at fine leg when the right-hander had 17 - another England error.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
The right-hander with Kansas City looks like he's going to develop into a great pitcher.
From The Forest Monster of Oz by Bob Evans
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