1
a
: the hand on a person's right side
b
: an indispensable person
2
a
: the right side
b
: a place of honor
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Austin Turner, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
San Diego unveiled a new Brazilian trio with Dudinha on the left, Ludmila in the middle and Gabi Portilho on the right-hand side.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Southern California reporter Paris Barraza details the inspiring story of Brandon Jay, who started a nonprofit organization called Altadena Musicians to collect donations of instruments and audio equipment, then facilitate getting them into the right hands.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Hochman said Rodriguez, who had his vehicle's lights on in the immediate aftermath of the collision, then successfully moved the CHP vehicle to the right-hand side of the road.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
San Diego unveiled a new Brazilian trio with Dudinha on the left, Ludmila in the middle and Gabi Portilho on the right-hand side.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Wrap the fingers on your right hand around the club.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Southern California reporter Paris Barraza details the inspiring story of Brandon Jay, who started a nonprofit organization called Altadena Musicians to collect donations of instruments and audio equipment, then facilitate getting them into the right hands.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Right-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right-hand. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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right-hand
1 of 2 adjective1
: situated on the right
2
right hand
2 of 2 noun1
: the hand on a person's right side
2
: the right side
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