Right-handedness

Right-handedness
Right-handedness Right"-hand`ed*ness, n. The state or quality of being right-handed; hence, skill; dexterity. [1913 Webster]

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  • right-handedness — right hand·ed·ness nəs n the quality or state of being right handed …   Medical dictionary

  • right-handedness — right handed·ness …   English syllables

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