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southpaw

English

Etymology

From south +? paw.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?sa???p??/
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /?sa???p?/

Noun

southpaw (plural southpaws)

  1. (informal, idiomatic) One who is left-handed, especially in sports.
    1. (sports) A left-handed pitcher.
      Since home plate is generally in the southwest corner to avoid glare in the batter's eyes, a southpaw's pitching hand is to the south.
  2. A boxer who leads with the right hand and guards with the left

Synonyms

  • (one who is left-handed): left-hander, lefty

Translations

Further reading

  • southpaw at OneLook Dictionary Search

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portsider

English

Etymology

portside +? -er

Noun

portsider (plural portsiders)

  1. (sports) A left-handed pitcher, boxer, hockey player, etc.; a southpaw.

Anagrams

  • post rider, postrider, preditors

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