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dextrous

/dɛkstrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does dextrous mean?

adjective

Having skill of hand or fingers; skilled in using hands; having a natural aptitude for manual skills.

Example

"She was a dextrous artist, able to paint intricate details with ease."

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