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dextrous

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dex·trous  (dkstrs)
adj.
Variant of dexterous.
dextrous [ˈdɛkstrəs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a variant spelling of dexterous
dextrously  adv
dextrousness  n
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Adj.1.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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On the very day when Sir Patrick's dextrous treatment of his sister-in-law had smoothed the way to the hastening of the marriage, an obstacle was raised to the new arrangement by no less a person than Blanche herself.
Man And Wife by Collins, Wilkie View in context
They are dextrous boatmen, vigorous and adroit with the oar and paddle, and will row from morning until night without a murmur.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
Mightie Father, thou thy foes Justly hast in derision, and secure Laugh'st at thir vain designes and tumults vain, Matter to mee of Glory, whom thir hate Illustrates, when they see all Regal Power Giv'n me to quell thir pride, and in event Know whether I be dextrous to subdue Thy Rebels, or be found the worst in Heav'n.
Paradise Lost by Milton, John View in context
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