dexterous

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dex·ter·ous / ˈdekst(ə)rəs/ (also dex·trous) • adj. demonstrating neat skill, esp. with the hands: dexterous accordion playing. ∎  mentally adroit; clever: power users are dexterous at using software, rather than creating it.DERIVATIVES: dex·ter·ous·ly adv.dex·ter·ous·ness n.