dexterity
/dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ noun C2- Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. · Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.· She twirled the pencil through her fingers with impressive dexterity.
Plural dexterities
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The man drew out paper and tobacco and twirled the one up in the other with surprising dexterity.
Conversely, if a narrative thread failed to elicit the desired enthusiasm, he possessed the requisite dexterity to pivot, subtly altering the trajectory of the plot.
Sacagawea provided an extraordinary synthesis of linguistic dexterity, geographical intuition, and diplomatic acumen that repeatedly rescued the explorers from seemingly insurmountable predicaments.
The document was officially complete, a monumental testament to her unwavering dedication and her unparalleled, lifelong linguistic dexterity.
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