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dexterous

adjective (also spelled dextrous)

«dexterous» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Dexterous means skilful with the hands, quick and neat at doing things. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a nimble helper or a craftsman does clever work with fingers or tools.

Examples

He was dexterous with his fingers and could play any tune. tree →
The dexterous thief slipped the key from the guard's belt. tree →
A dexterous weaver made the finest cloth. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «dexterous» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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