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right fielder
nounC1
/ˈraɪt ˌfiːldə(r)/A baseball or softball player whose defensive position is in the outfield on the right side of the field, between center field and the foul line.
right hand
adjectivenounB2
/ˌraɪt ˈhænd/The hand on the right side of one's body; often associated with dexterity, strength, or primary use.
right of asylum
nounC1/C2
/ˌraɪt əv əˈsaɪ.ləm/The legal right of a person to seek and receive protection from another country when fleeing persecution or danger in their home country.
right of search
nounC1/C2
/ˌraɪt əv ˈsɜːtʃ/A legal right, typically held by a government or authority, to inspect vessels, premises, or persons to look for prohibited, smuggled, or illegal items.
right of way
nounB2
/ˌraɪt əv ˈweɪ/The legal right to proceed or pass in front of another person or vehicle, or a path/road over which this right exists.
right reverend
adjectivenounLow
/ˌraɪt ˈrevərənd/A formal title of respect for a bishop in the Anglican Church and some other Christian denominations, used before a bishop's name.
right section
nounB2/C1
/ˌraɪt ˈsekʃn̩/A correct, appropriate, or justifiable division or part of something larger.
right stuff
nounC1/C2
/ˌraɪt ˈstʌf/The essential qualities, character, or courage needed to succeed in a demanding or dangerous undertaking, especially in aviation, space exploration, or high-pressure professions.
right to choose
nounMedium to high in political and legal discourse; common in everyday language when discussing rights.
/raɪt tə tʃuːz/The legal or moral entitlement to make one's own decisions.
right triangle
nounMid-low
/ˈraɪt ˌtraɪ.æŋ.ɡl̩/A triangle containing one 90-degree (right) angle.
right whale
nounLow
/raɪt weɪl/A large baleen whale of the genus Eubalaena, characterized by a slow swimming speed, high blubber content, and lack of a dorsal fin, historically considered the 'right' whale to hunt because it floats when dead.
right wing
adjectivenounB2
/ˌraɪt ˈwɪŋ/The section of a political party or system that favours conservative, capitalist, or nationalist policies, opposing major social change.
right-angled triangle
nounMedium in academic contexts, low in everyday usage.
/ˌraɪt ˈæŋ.ɡəld ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡl̩/A triangle with one interior angle measuring exactly 90 degrees.
right-click
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
/ˌraɪt ˈklɪk/The act of pressing the right-hand button on a computer mouse or trackpad to open a context menu.
right-eyed flounder
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˌraɪtˌaɪd ˈflaʊndə/A species of flatfish (family Pleuronectidae) in which both eyes are located on the right side of its head when viewed with the dorsal fin facing upward. It is the typical anatomical orientation for many flounder species in the Northern Hemisphere.
right-footer
nounLow to Medium
/ˌraɪt ˈfʊtə(r)/A person who predominantly or exclusively uses their right foot, especially in sports like football (soccer).
right-hand buoy
nounVery Low
/ˌraɪt.hænd ˈbɔɪ/A maritime navigational aid that must be kept to the right side of a vessel when entering a harbour or channel from seaward.
right-hand man
nounC1
/ˌraɪt hænd ˈmæn/A person's most trusted and important assistant or supporter.
right-hander
nounB2
/ˌraɪt ˈhæn.dər/A person who uses their right hand more skillfully or naturally than their left, especially for tasks like writing or throwing.
right-to-work law
nounC2
/ˌraɪt tə ˈwɜːk ˌlɔː/A US state law that prohibits union security agreements between employers and labour unions, meaning employees cannot be compelled to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.

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