sinistral meaning
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sinistral (adjective): of or on the left.
sinistral has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
sinistral as an adjective
- of or on the left
- a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer
- a sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost
Opposite: dextral
Similar: sinister, sinistrorse
- preferring to use left foot or hand or eye
- sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye
Similar: left-handed
Related forms: sinistrality
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in AL · 9-letter words
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