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dexterous

Dexterous (adj) means Skillful with one's hands.

adj
1
Skillful with one's hands.
2
Skillful in some specific thing.
3
Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.
4
Skilled at argumentation; mentally skillful; quick-witted.
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What is the meaning of dexterous?

"dexterous" (adj) means skillful with one's hands.

What are the different meanings of dexterous?

"dexterous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Skillful with one's hands; 2. Skillful in some specific thing; 3. Agile; flexible; able to move fluidly and gracefully.

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