Definitions for: Dexterity

[n] adroitness in using the hands

Webster (1913) Definition: Dex*ter"i*ty, n. [L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F.
dext['e]rit['e]. See Dexter.]
1. Right-handedness.

2. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease
in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as,
dexterity with the chisel.

In youth quick bearing and dexterity. --Shak.

3. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers;
quickness and skill in managing any complicated or
difficult affair; adroitness.

His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity
to deliver himself. --Bacon.

He had conducted his own defense with singular
boldness and dexterity. --Hallam.

Syn: Adroitness; activity; nimbleness; expertness; skill;
cleverness; art; ability; address; tact; facility;
aptness; aptitude; faculty. See Skill.

Synonyms: manual dexterity, sleight

See Also: adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness

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