Meaning of southpaw

south•paw

Pronunciation: (south'pô"), [key]

— Informal. Informal.

—n.

a player who throws with the left hand, esp. a pitcher.
Boxing.a boxer who leads with the right hand and stands with the right foot forward, using the left hand for the most powerful blows.

—adj.

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