left-hander
Americannoun
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a person who is left-handed, especially a baseball pitcher who throws with the left hand.
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Informal. a slap or punch delivered with the left hand.
noun
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a blow with the left hand
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a left-handed person
Etymology
Origin of left-hander
Example Sentences
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Now included in that veteran group is left-hander Tanner Scott, who joined the Dodgers before last season on a four-year, $72-million deal.
From Los Angeles Times
Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia made his Cactus League debut in Monday’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Mariners — the first time he’s pitched in a game of any kind since his newborn daughter died last fall.
From Los Angeles Times
Morkel said the left-hander was just one innings away from getting back in the zone.
From Barron's
Named after former India all-round great Yuvraj Singh, the left-hander struck 11 fours and six sixes in scoring 110 in 65 balls against New Zealand, the highest individual knock of the tournament so far.
From Barron's
Batting at number six, the left-hander has scored 43 not out, 28 and 25 against the West Indies, Scotland and Italy respectively, contributing to some important partnerships.
From Barron's
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