1. (a.) Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.

2. (a.) Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager.

3. (a.) Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management.

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