n. [ Pref. in- not + dexterity: cf. F. indextérité. ] Lack of dexterity or readiness, especially in the use of the hands; clumsiness; awkwardness. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. dexteritas, fr. dexter: cf. F. dextérité. See Dexter. ] 1. Right-handedness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Readiness and grace in physical activity; skill and ease in using the hands; expertness in manual acts; as, dexterity with the chisel. [ 1913 Webster ]
In youth quick bearing and dexterity. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Readiness in the use or control of the mental powers; quickness and skill in managing any complicated or difficult affair; adroitness. [ 1913 Webster ]
His wisdom . . . was turned . . . into a dexterity to deliver himself. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
He had conducted his own defense with singular boldness and dexterity. Hallam.
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