English

Noun

southpaw ‎(plural southpaws)

1. (informal) One who is left-handed, especially in sports.
   1. (baseball) A left-handed pitcher.

      Since home plate is generally in the southwest corner to avoid glare in the batter's eyes, a southpaw's pitching hand is to the south.

Synonyms

• (one who is left-handed): left-hander, lefty

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