- an athlete, usually a pitcher or boxer, who is right-handed or competes as a right-hander:The 6’ 5” northpaw threw a no-hit game against the Reds.
- a right-handed person.
- with or for the right hand; right-handedly: She’s naturally left-handed but bats northpaw.
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