southpaw

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English

WOTD – 30 September 2006
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Etymology

From south +‎ paw.

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Pronunciation

Noun

southpaw (plural southpaws)

  1. (informal, idiomatic) One who is left-handed, especially in sports.
    Synonyms: left-hander, lefty
    Antonyms: northpaw, right-hander
    1. (baseball) 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.

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