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dexterous

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈdɛkstɹəs/Part of speech adjectiveSorted deeorstuxStarts with DEnds with S0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

Word origin

From Latin dexter (“right, ready”) + -ous. Displaced native Old English handcræftiġ.

Used in a sentence

  • She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
  • We went frequently out with this boat a-fishing; and as I was most dexterous to catch fish for him, he never went without me.
  • 1775, speech by Edmund Burke […] the study [of law] renders men acute, inquisitive, dexterous, prompt in attack, ready in defense […]

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