right-hand

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   most helpful and reliable

   my right-hand man

2. 2
   adj

   Of, relating to, or located on the right.

   The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running.

3. 3
   adj

   Using or designed for use by the right hand.

   a right-hand bowler in the game of cricket

4. 4
   adj

   intended for the right hand

5. 5
   adj

   located on or directed toward the right

6. 6
   adj

   In the direction or orientation to the right-hand rule (a right-hand thread).

7. 7
   adj

   Alternative form of right hand (“trusted assistant”)

Etymology

From Middle English ryghte-hande, from Old English rihthand (“right-hand”), equivalent to right + hand.