Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

right-hand

/ɹaɪthˈænd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.30 in modern English

Syllables: right--hand
IPA: /ɹaɪthˈænd/

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, relating to, or located on the right.

adj

Using or designed for use by the right hand.

adj

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

adj

Alternative form of right hand (“trusted assistant”)

Example Sentences

"The train runs slowly with frequent slacks for bridge and culvert repairs. At one point occurs the changeover from left- to right-hand running."
"a right-hand bowler in the game of cricket"

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: ryghte-hande, rihthand

Inflected Forms

righthand (alternative)

Phrases

Fleming's right-hand rule right-hand drive right-hand path right-hand rule right-handwise right-hand woman right-handed

Frequently Paired Words

right-handed

Synonyms

right

Homonyms

righthand

Antonyms

left-hand

Rhymes With

hand understand land left-hand stand band grand demand brand command planned sand

Questions

How do you pronounce right-hand?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹaɪthˈænd/.
What does right-hand mean?: Of, relating to, or located on the right.
Where does right-hand come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce right-hand

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