Dexterity — Defs

01 n. Right-handedness.

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.