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dexterously

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dex·ter·ous  (dkstr-s, -strs) also dex·trous (-strs)
adj.
1. Skillful in the use of the hands.
2. Having mental skill or adroitness.
3. Done with dexterity.

[From Latin dexter, skillful; see dexter.]

dexter·ous·ly adv.
dexter·ous·ness n.
Synonyms: dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble
These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance. Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: dexterous fingers.
Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: deft strokes; a deft turn of phrase.
Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in challenging situations: an adroit skier; an adroit negotiator.
Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: handy with tools.
Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: nimble feet; nimble wits.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adv.1.dexterously - with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; "dextrously he untied the knots"
Translations
dexterously dextrously [ˈdekstrəslɪ] ADV [pass, snatch etc] → con destreza; [avoid] → diestramente, hábilmente
dexterously
advgeschickt
dexterously dextrously [ˈdɛkstrəslɪ] adv (with physical skill) → con destrezza; (with mental skill) → sagacemente
dexterously dextrously [ˈdɛkstrəslɪ] adv (with physical skill) → con destrezza; (with mental skill) → sagacemente


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One of the attending harpooneers now advances with a long, keen weapon called a boarding-sword, and watching his chance he dexterously slices out a considerable hole in the lower part of the swaying mass.
The young wife worked easily, merrily, and dexterously.
As soon as one, fit for their purpose, makes his appearance, they run out, and with the laso, dexterously noose him by either leg.
 
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