Right-hander
(noun)
- A person who is right-handed.
- A pitcher or thrower who throws the ball with the right hand.
Origin:
From the meaning of using the right hand as the dominant hand in performing various activities, it's etymology is not clear and it is formed by combining the word right and hander.
Examples:
- He is a right-hander in baseball.
- The team's best pitcher is a right-hander.
- The right-hander had a strong curveball.
- The right-hander was a dominant player on the team.
- The right-hander was able to throw with greater velocity than the left-hander.