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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Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips is in line to make his first major-league appearance since May 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Russell had a difficult start to qualifying when he crashed on his first lap after locking up on the entry to the long Luffield right-hander.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
The late drama was caused by a big crash for Verstappen, who lost control going into the high-speed downhill right-hander and spun across the gravel into the barrier.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
The Twins threatened in the seventh and eighth, but Dodgers right-hander Kyle Hurt overcame a pair of walks, and left-hander Alex Vesia navigated a pair of singles to hold the score.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Mike had the greater strength, and, thirty seconds from the start, knocked his man clean off his feet with an unscientific but powerful right-hander.
From Mike by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
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