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DEXTROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

Example:

dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

Synonyms:

deft; dexterous; dextrous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)

Derivation:

dexterity (adroitness in using the hands)

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