southpaw

Definition

One who is left-handed, especially in sports.

Etymology

From south + paw.

Example Sentences

• "Never touch the food until your host has said grace ("Bismillah") and then not till he has told you to. Eat only with your right hand—it is considered very rude to use the left, even if you are a southpaw."
• "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."
• "Eleanor would pitch, probably southpaw. Rosalind was outfield, wonderful hitter, Clara first base, maybe."