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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Muncy worked a full count against Brewers right-hander Antonio Senzatela.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The right-hander dominated the bowling in crashing 10 fours and seven sixes in a superb 123 from 76 balls in Lancashire's 443-6.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Along with right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto at the top of the rotation, the trio has the potential to be even more impactful in the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Mr. Friedman devotes a chapter to Paul Skenes, the star right-hander currently pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
That feint of death, vigorous resurrection, and terrific right-hander electrified the garrulous Karl, who is tireless in praise of Oswald's prowess.
From Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 by Carson Jay Lee
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