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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈright ˈhand, n. [countable]- the hand on a person's right side.
- the right side.
- a position of honor or special trust.
adj. ˈright--ˈhand. - located on the right.
- highly honored and trusted;
being of great assistance:the governor's right-hand man.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024right′ hand′, - the hand that is on the right side, or the side opposite that where the heart is.
- the right side, as of a person, esp. this side considered as the side of precedence or courtesy.
- a position of honor or special trust.
- an extremely efficient or reliable person or, sometimes, tool, esp. a person considered as one's assistant.
- bef. 1000; Middle English; Old English
right-hand (rīt′hand′),USA pronunciation adj. - on the right.
- of, for, or with the right hand.
- most reliable, valuable, or useful, as a helper or assistant.
- plain-laid.
- BuildingAlso, right-handed.
- (of a door) having the hinges on the right when seen from the exterior of the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads.
- (of a casement sash) having the hinges on the right when seen from inside the window.
- adjective, adjectival use of right hand
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: right-hand adj (prenominal)- of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the right: a right-hand bend, this car has right-hand drive
- for use by the right hand; right-handed
- right-hand man ⇒ one's most valuable assistant or supporter
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