sinistral

英 ['sɪnɪstr(ə)l] 美[sɪ'nɪstrəl]

• adj. 左的；左旋的；使用左手的
• n. 左撇子

1. of or on the left;

"a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer"

"a sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost"

2. preferring to use left foot or hand or eye;

"sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye"