left-hand

[ left-hand ]

adjective

1. on or to the left:

   a left-hand turn at the intersection.

2. of, for, or with the left hand.
3. 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

adjective

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

   this car is left-hand drive

   a left-hand bend

2. for use by the left hand; left-handed

Word History and Origins

Origin of left-hand¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

Right-pushing birds were transferred into aviaries where resident birds were using the left-hand solution, and vice versa.

From Science Daily

Senna was angry that Balestre refused his request to move pole position to the left-hand side of the track, and on to the racing line.

From BBC

In the first half, when Arsenal were on top, they were targeting Liverpool's left-hand side, even from goal-kicks, and not just by trying to release Bukayo Saka like they did for his goal.

From BBC

Her shot-stopping is particularly good on her left-hand side and her distribution is impressive too.

From BBC

Now she can barely walk due to extreme weakness down her left-hand side.

From BBC