left-hand

[left-hand]

adjective

1. on or to the left.

   a left-hand turn at the intersection.

2. of, for, or with the left hand.

3. Building Trades.

   1. (of a door) having the hinges on the left when seen from the exterior of the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads.

   2. (of a casement sash) having the hinges on the left when seen from inside the window.

left-hand

adjective

1. of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the left

   this car is left-hand drive

   a left-hand bend

2. for use by the left hand; left-handed

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-hand¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

"They have all the difference in the bowling department and they have all the power, left-hand and right-hand combinations, with the bat," added Vaughan.

From BBC

The one down to his left-hand side was sensational - if that goes in, it changes the course of the game.

From BBC

Park, meanwhile, was lively down the left-hand side and the winger was applauded off the field after being taken off in the second half.

From BBC

The left-hand concerto has dark mysteries hard to transmit over so many acres and video close-ups of two-armed pianists trying to keep the right hand out of the way can be disconcerting.

From Los Angeles Times

Rashford's best position has been widely discussed and debated, having operated both off the left-hand side and as a central striker during his career.

From BBC