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dexterity

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dex·ter·i·ty  (dk-str-t)
n.
1. Skill and grace in physical movement, especially in the use of the hands; adroitness.
2. Mental skill or adroitness; cleverness.

[French dextérité, from Latin dexterits, from dexter, skillful; see dexter.]

dexterity
Noun
1. skill in using one's hands
2. mental quickness [Latin dexteritas aptness, readiness]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dexteritydexterity - adroitness in using the hands
adeptness, adroitness, deftness, quickness, facility - skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer"

dexterity
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Spanish dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] ndestreza
French dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] ndextérité f, adresse f
German dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] nGeschicklichkeit f;
(mental) → Gewandtheit f

Italian dexterity [dɛksˈtɛrɪtɪ] ndestrezza

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Now, however, no whit anticipating the oblivion which awaited their names and feats, the champions advanced through the lists, restraining their fiery steeds, and compelling them to move slowly, while, at the same time, they exhibited their paces, together with the grace and dexterity of the riders.
Halting for an instant at the foot of the ladder, and with both hands grasping the ornamental knobs of the man-ropes, Father Mapple cast a look upwards, and then with a truly sailorlike but still reverential dexterity, hand over hand, mounted the steps as if ascending the main-top of his vessel.
It is a charming faculty, but one often abused by those who are conscious of its possession: for there is something ghoulish in the avidity with which they will pounce upon the misfortune of their friends so that they may exercise their dexterity.
 
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