- manual dexterity
- manual dexterity manual dexterity n. Adroitness in using the hands. [WordNet 1.5]
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manual dexterity — noun adroitness in using the hands • Syn: ↑dexterity, ↑sleight • Derivationally related forms: ↑dextrous (for: ↑dexterity) • Hypernyms: ↑adeptness, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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manual — man|u|al1 [ˈmænjuəl] adj [Date: 1400 1500; : French; Origin: manuel, from Latin manualis, from manus hand ] 1.) manual work involves using your hands or your physical strength rather than your mind = ↑blue collar manual job/labour/worker etc ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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manual — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English manuel, from Anglo French, from Latin manualis, from manus hand; akin to Old English mund hand and perhaps to Greek marē hand Date: 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or involving the hands < manual… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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dexterity — dex|ter|i|ty [dekˈsterıti] n [U] 1.) skill and speed in doing something with your hands ▪ Computer games can improve children s manual dexterity . 2.) skill in using words or your mind ▪ his charm and verbal dexterity … Dictionary of contemporary English
manual — man·u·al man yə( wə)l adj 1 a) of, relating to, or involving the hands <manual dexterity> b) done or performed by hand and not by machine <manual removal of nits and lice (Jerome Potts)> 2) using signs and the manual alphabet in… … Medical dictionary
