I. dex ‧ ter ‧ ous /ˈdekst ə rəs/ BrE AmE ( also dextrous ) adjective
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: dexter 'right, skilful' ]
1 . skilful and quick when using your hands:
dextrous use of the needle
2 . skilful in using words or your mind:
his dexterous accounting abilities
—dexterously adverb
II. dex ‧ trous /ˈdekstrəs/ BrE AmE adjective
another spelling of ↑ dexterous