lefthand
Southpaw's dominant appendage
Lefthand means on or toward the left side: the lefthand column, a lefthand turn.
It can also describe something designed for use with the left hand.
Usually hyphenated as left-hand, though the single word appears in casual writing.
The noun and adjective for a person who favors their left hand is left-handed.
Left-handed person, informally
- sinistralLeft-side dominant
- leftyNon-dominant-side user
- ambidextrousSkilled with both hands
- portDocking place for ships
gauche · cack-handed · verso
Organized cooperative movement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- controlAuthority to direct
- deftnessSkillful ease of movement
handiness · backhand · grip · catch · throw · writing · penmanship · scissors
Unjust differential treatment
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
- unluckyProne to misfortune
sinister · awkward · clumsy · taboo · correction · conformity · disadvantage · accommodation
southpaw
Left-handed person, informally
- sinistralLeft-side dominant
- leftyNon-dominant-side user
- ambidextrousSkilled with both hands
port · gauche · cack-handed · verso
coordination
Organized cooperative movement
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- controlAuthority to direct
deftness · handiness · backhand · grip · catch · throw · writing · penmanship · scissors · guitar
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- superstitionBaseless belief in omens
unlucky · sinister · awkward · clumsy · taboo · correction · conformity · disadvantage · accommodation
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- unorthodoxContrary to accepted practice
- boxingCombat sport using fists
baseball · tennis · fencing · cricket · bowling · pitcher · batter · stance · spin
lefthandrighthand
Pertaining to starboard side
right-hand · right · right-handed · right side · starboard