Definition of dextrous Dextrous

/dɛˈkstɹʌs/ - [dekstrus] - dex•trous

We found 4 definitions of dextrous from 4 different sources.

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What does dextrous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

dextrous - skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; "a deft waiter"; "deft fingers massaged her face"; "dexterous of hand and inventive of mind"
  deft, dexterous
  adroit quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • dextrous (Adjective)
    Alternative spelling of dexterous.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dextrous (n.)
    Alt. of Dextrousness

Part of speech

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  • dextrous, adjective.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

dextrous in sign language
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