left-hand

American

[left-hand] / ˈlɛftˈhænd /

adjective

on or to the left.

a left-hand turn at the intersection.
of, for, or with the left hand.
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 British

adjective

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

this car is left-hand drive
a left-hand bend
for use by the left hand; left-handed

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Etymology

Origin of left-hand

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

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A driver in the left-hand lane captured the footage on her dashcam, which was used as evidence.

From BBC

One of the biggest changes for Park this season has been to her position, as she has been largely given a free role at United, coming in off the left-hand side.

From BBC

"Pressure does funny things to teams," Burl, a left-hand batter and leg-spinner, told reporters.

From Barron's

The left-hand passage was easier to walk in.

From Literature

Another one who will be looking at the World Cup and thinking he's got to go - he can play off the left-hand side with Kylian Mbappe for France.

From BBC

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