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dextral

adjective

of or on the right

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. of or on the right

    “a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer”

adjective

  1. preferring to use right foot or hand or eye

    “dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye”

In context

Example Sentences

a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer
a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost
dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye

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