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   Dexterity , n. [L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F. dextérité. See Dexter.]
   Right-handedness.
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   Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as, dexterity with the chisel.
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   In youth quick bearing and dexterity.
   Shak.
   
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   Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness.
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   His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself.
   Bacon.
   
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   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.
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