southpaw
Americannoun
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a person who is left-handed.
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Sports.
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a player who throws with the left hand, especially a pitcher.
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Boxing. a boxer who leads with the right hand and stands with the right foot forward, using the left hand for the most powerful blows.
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adjective
noun
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a boxer who leads with his right hand and off his right foot as opposed to the orthodox style of leading with the left
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any left-handed person
adjective
Usage
What does southpaw mean? A southpaw is a left-handed person, especially a boxer or baseball pitcher. It is also an adjective meaning “left-handed.”What are other words are related to southpaw:
- pitcher
- boxing
- baseball
Etymology
Origin of southpaw
Example Sentences
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The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year.
From Barron's
The home crowd sang "Leigh Wood is one of our own", as their man settled into a southpaw rhythm, slowing the pace and picking shots from range.
From BBC
Some will say players should not be involved, that it’s a management decision high above the pay grade of the average southpaw or slugger.
From Los Angeles Times
Last year, after not being able to come to terms with relief pitcher Alex Vesia by the deadline, the southpaw and the team came to an agreement a few weeks later, avoiding a hearing altogether.
From Los Angeles Times
Australia have two left-handed openers in Head and Weatherald and Stokes has the best average against southpaws of all of the England quicks still standing.
From BBC
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