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dexterous

adjective

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

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Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˈdɛkstɹəs

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adjective

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

    “a deft waiter”

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Example Sentences

a deft waiter
deft fingers massaged her face
dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

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