dexterous in Dutch
dexterous in Dutch is handig, behendig — dexterous means adept at using one's hands.
dexterous in Dutch
handig
Skillful with one's hands.
behendig
Skillful with one's hands.
behendig
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
What does "dexterous" mean?
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adj Adept at using one's hands.
"She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch."
- adj Good at a particular activity or task.
- adj Nimble and supple; capable of moving smoothly and gracefully.
- adj Clever and quick in an argument or discussion.
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dexterous in a sentence
- She is pleasingly dexterous with the chopsticks, and keeps one hand lying palm up on her lap. Pinched with just the right pressure between the sticks; funny how plump women have that delicate touch.
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What is "dexterous" in Dutch?
"dexterous" in Dutch is handig, behendig. dexterous means: Adept at using one's hands.
Are there other ways to say "dexterous" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "dexterous": handig, behendig.
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