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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Despite that decline, the right-hander still played a crucial role in the club’s 2024 World Series run, pitching 6⅔ scoreless innings that postseason before missing the World Series with a shoulder injury.
From Los Angeles Times
The right-hander has doggedly dominated his way through Ashes series for 15 years.
From BBC
The right-hander led the NL with 40 saves and got better as the season progressed.
From Los Angeles Times
The 26-year-old right-hander, who was named World Series Most Valuable Player, admitted he had doubts about whether his arm would respond after such a heavy workload.
From Barron's
On Tuesday, the right-hander appeared to be more meticulous with his overwhelming arsenal.
From Los Angeles Times
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