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dextrous

adjective

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

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Word length
8
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

    “a deft waiter”

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

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