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sinistral

adjective

of or on the left

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
L
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. of or on the left

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

adjective

  1. preferring to use left foot or hand or eye

    “sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye”

In context

Example Sentences

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

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