Meaning of proper left | Babel Free

Definitions

The direction which is to the left from an object's perspective, the direction 90 degrees counter-clockwise from the front.

uncountable

Examples

“The key in the lock served to open the proper left-hand door, while the proper right door was secured by a hook and eye of forged iron […]”

“Detail of damage to plaster on proper left side of top chain”

“The nose and proper left ear were also inset, stone restorations, with dark resin visible surrounding the joints.”

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