Left-hand
[left-hand] /ˈlɛftˈhænd/
adjective
1.
on or to the left:
a left-hand turn at the intersection.
2.
of, for, or with the left hand.
3.
Building Trades.
adjective (prenominal)
1.
of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the left: this car is left-hand drive, a left-hand bend
2.
for use by the left hand; left-handed
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