lefthand

"Lefthand" usually means on the left side or meant for the left hand. You might see it in phrases like a "lefthand turn," a "lefthand page," or a "lefthand glove." In modern English, the hyphenated form "left-hand" is much more common, so "lefthand" can seem old-fashioned or unusual, but the meaning is still clear.

The word "lefthand" is mainly used to describe something on the left side or something connected with the left hand. It can refer to direction, position, or use: a "lefthand turn" on a road, the "lefthand page" of an open book, or a "lefthand glove" made to fit the left hand. In these cases, the word gives simple physical information about where something is or how it is used.

You may also find it in practical settings such as sports, music, driving, or page layout, where left and right need to be clearly marked. A writer might mention a "lefthand lane," a "lefthand note pattern," or a seat on the "lefthand side" of a room. The idea stays the same: it points to the left rather than the right.

One useful note is that "lefthand" as a single word is less common than "left-hand" in current English. Because of that, it may look dated, informal, or like a spelling variant depending on the text. Still, when you see it, it almost always keeps the same straightforward meaning: on the left side, moving toward the left, or made for the left hand.