Meaning ofleft-handedin English

Adjective

1. preferring the left hand for tasks; more skilled with it
   My sister is left-handed and has trouble using right-handed scissors.
2. turning from right to left; anticlockwise
   The door handle is designed for left-handed people to easily open.
3. designed for use with the left hand
   In golf, a left-handed swing means the ball curves from right to left.
4. clumsy or uncoordinated in movement or action
   My left-handed friend often trips over her own feet due to her clumsiness.
5. not following the standard right-hand coordinate system; non-standard orientation
   The left-handed layout of the keyboard can be confusing for some users.