left
hand
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designed or intended to be used with the left hand
- He bought a left-hand glove for his injured hand.
- The left-hand handle on the machine was labeled for clarity.
- He preferred using a left-hand mouse for his computer work.
- The left-hand steering wheel is common in European cars.
- This store sells left-hand golf clubs for left-handed athletes.
Synonyms:
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located on the side that is to the left when facing forward
- The left-hand door leads to the basement.
- She kept her wallet in the left-hand pocket of her coat.
- The left-hand lane is reserved for passing vehicles.
- The left-hand side of the painting features a vivid sunset.
- The instructions are written on the left-hand page of the manual.