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dexterous

dex·ter·ous [ dékstərəss, dékstrəss ] or dex·trous [ dékstrəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. physically skillful: characterized by ease and skill in physical movement, especially in using the hands and manipulating objects

2. quick-witted: mentally sharp or quick

[Early 17th century. < Latin dexter "skillful, on the right"]

dex·ter·ous·ly adverb
dex·ter·ous·ness noun
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