off-handed

adjective

Involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand.

Meanings

adjectiveoff-handed (comparative more off-handed, superlative most off-handed)

comparative more off-handed · superlative most off-handed

  1. alternativeAlternative form of offhanded.
  2. Involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand.

    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
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    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
  3. archaicbusinessOffhand.
Cite this entry
APA

off-handed. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-handed

MLA

“off-handed.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-handed. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “off-handed,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off-handed.

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