left-hand

left-hand
/left"hand"/, adj.
1. on or to the left: a left-hand turn at the intersection.
2. of, for, or with the left hand.
3. Building Trades.
a. (of a door) having the hinges on the left when seen from the exterior of the building, room, closet, etc., to which the doorway leads.
b. (of a casement sash) having the hinges on the left when seen from inside the window.
[1150-1200; ME]

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