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southpaw
[south-paw]
noun
a person who is left-handed.
Sports.
a player who throws with the left hand, especially a pitcher.
Boxing.a boxer who leads with the right hand and stands with the right foot forward, using the left hand for the most powerful blows.
adjective
southpaw
/ ˈʊθˌɔː /
noun
a boxer who leads with his right hand and off his right foot as opposed to the orthodox style of leading with the left
any left-handed person
adjective
of or relating to a southpaw
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of southpaw1
Example Sentences
The Japanese southpaw loaded the bases in each of the first two innings, but settled down to make it through five innings, giving up five hits and striking out four.
After briefly switching to southpaw, he thumped home a left hand which seemed to drive Wood back, but was caught late in the round when missing the target and punished by a counter.
With two left-handed hitters looming, Roberts summoned southpaw Anthony Banda from the bullpen.
Watson's opponent, Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I predict Jonas will win on points. People are underestimating her because of her age but she is so experienced, a southpaw, tricky in the ring and very focused."
She landed a crisp body shot early in round one, before flooring Camara with the southpaw left.
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When To Use
A southpaw is a left-handed person, especially a boxer or baseball pitcher. It is also an adjective meaning “left-handed.”What are other words are related to southpaw:
- pitcher
- boxing
- baseball
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