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| dex·ter·ous [ dékstərəss, dékstrəss ] or dex·trous [ dékstrəss ] |
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1. physically skillful: characterized by ease and skill in physical movement, especially in using the hands and manipulating objects
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2. quick-witted: mentally sharp or quick
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin dexter "skillful, on the right"] |
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  dex·ter·ous·ly adverb |
| dex·ter·ous·ness noun |
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