off-handed
off-handed adjective: involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand. Also the alternative form of offhanded.
Adjective
off-handed (comparative more off-handed, superlative most off-handed)
- Involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand.
- That's a substantial difference for two almost identical gloves except that one was what collectors call "off-handed." But what about left-handed gloves of left-handed players, ie.^([sic]) Stan Musial.1994, Mark K. Larson, The Complete Guide to Baseball Memorabilia, →ISBN, page 133
- Some ranged weapons are clearly listed as light off-handed weapons (such as pistols and hand crossbow), and may be used in your off-hand.2014, C.N. Constantin, Jason Cable Hall, Dark Revelation - The Role Playing Game - Player's Guide, →ISBN, page 371
- Offhand.
Also used as
off-handed is also the alternative form of offhanded.
Forms of off-handed
| comparative | more off-handed |
|---|---|
| superlative | most off-handed |
Questions about off-handed
- What does off-handed mean?
- Off-handed means involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand.
- What part of speech is off-handed?
- Off-handed is an adjective.
Words near off-handed in the dictionary
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