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DEXTROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dextrous mean?
• DEXTROUS (adjective)
The adjective DEXTROUS has 1 sense:
1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Familiarity information: DEXTROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
Synonyms:
Context example:
dexterous of hand and inventive of mind
Similar:
adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)
Derivation:
dexterity (adroitness in using the hands)
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