manual dexterity

/ˌmænjə(wə)l dɛkˌstɛrədi/
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Other forms: manual dexterities

Definitions of manual dexterity
  1. noun
    adroitness in using the hands
    synonyms: dexterity, sleight
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    type of:
    adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness
    skillful performance or ability without difficulty
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