Definition of dexterous

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Dexterous (a.) Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management..

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Crafty :: Crafty (a.) Relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous..
Clean :: Clean (superl.) Free from awkwardness; not bungling; adroit; dexterous; as, aclean trick; a clean leap over a fence..
Awk :: Awk (a.) Clumsy in performance or manners; unhandy; not dexterous; awkward.
Ready :: Ready (superl.) Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman..
Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense..
Dexterical :: Dexterical (a.) Dexterous.
Palmistry :: Palmistry (n.) A dexterous use or trick of the hand.
Manipulate :: Manipulate (v. i.) To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also, specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations..
Featly :: Featly (a.) Neatly; dexterously; nimbly.
Artfully :: Artfully (adv.) In an artful manner; with art or cunning; skillfully; dexterously; craftily.
Cleanly :: Cleanly (superl.) Adroit; skillful; dexterous; artful.
Artful :: Artful (a.) Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful..
Wise :: Wise (v.) Versed in art or science; skillful; dexterous; specifically, skilled in divination..
Awkward :: Awkward (a.) Wanting dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments; not dexterous; without skill; clumsy; wanting ease, grace, or effectiveness in movement; ungraceful; as, he was awkward at a trick; an awkward boy..
Trick :: Trick (a.) A sly, dexterous, or ingenious procedure fitted to puzzle or amuse; as, a bear's tricks; a juggler's tricks..
Adroit :: Adroit (a.) Dexterous in the use of the hands or in the exercise of the mental faculties; exhibiting skill and readiness in avoiding danger or escaping difficulty; ready in invention or execution; -- applied to persons and to acts; as, an adroit mechanic, an adroit reply..
Artiste :: Artiste (n.) One peculiarly dexterous and tasteful in almost any employment, as an opera dancer, a hairdresser, a cook..
Dextrousness :: Dextrousness (n.) Same as Dexterous, Dexterously, etc..
Gain :: Gain (a.) Convenient; suitable; direct; near; handy; dexterous; easy; profitable; cheap; respectable.
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Nice; delicate; subtle; exquisite; artful; skillful; dexterous.
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