lefty

• Substantiv für einen Linkshänder, insbesondere auch einen Baseball-Pitcher, der mit der linken Hand wirft.

A noun referring to a person who is left-handed, or specifically a baseball pitcher who throws with their left hand.

1. Left-handed pitcherB2informalamericansport

   A baseball pitcher who throws the ball with their left hand.

   Linkshändiger Pitcher

   • The team signed a talented lefty for the upcoming season.
   • Lefty pitchers often have an advantage against right-handed batters.
   • He's been a reliable lefty in the bullpen for years.

   Synonymeleft-handersouthpaw

2. Left-handed personB1informal

   A person who naturally uses their left hand more skillfully than their right hand for tasks.

   Linkshänder

   • My brother is a lefty, so he uses scissors designed for left-handed people.
   • Lefty often struggle with spiral notebooks.
   • She's a proud lefty and prefers left-handed guitars.

   Synonymeleft-handersinistralsouthpaw