dexterous meaning

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dexterous (adjective): skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.

Definition of dexterous

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
    • a deft waiter
    • deft fingers massaged her face
    • dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

    Synonyms: deft, dextrous

    Similar: adroit

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