1. The condition or characteristic of being left-handed; the predominant use of the left hand for writing, eating, and other manual tasks
Left-handedness is more common in some families due to genetic factors.
O canhotismo é mais comum em algumas famílias devido a fatores genéticos.
2. The practice or tendency to use the left hand as the dominant hand
His canhotismo made it difficult to use right-handed scissors.
O seu canhotismo tornava difícil usar tesouras para destros.