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Dextral

Right, as opposed to sinistral, or left.

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Dexter 84% connected

Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left.

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Dexter 84% connected

Pertaining to, or situated on, the right hand; right, as opposed to sinister, or left.

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Dextrorsal 84% connected

Alt. of Dextrorse

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Dextrorsal 84% connected

Alt. of Dextrorse

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Dextrorse 84% connected

Turning from the left to the right, in the ascending line, as in the spiral inclination of the stem of the common morning-glory.

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Dextrorse 84% connected

Turning from the left to the right, in the ascending line, as in the spiral inclination of the stem of the common morning-glory.

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Right-handed 84% connected

Using the right hand habitually, or more easily than the left.

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Right-handed 84% connected

Using the right hand habitually, or more easily than the left.

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Right-handedness 74% connected

The state or quality of being right-handed; hence, skill; dexterity.

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Right-handedness 74% connected

The state or quality of being right-handed; hence, skill; dexterity.

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Right-handed 66% connected

Using the right hand habitually, or more easily than the left.

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Right-handed 66% connected

Using the right hand habitually, or more easily than the left.

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Sinistral 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; -- opposed to dextral.

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Sinistral 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; -- opposed to dextral.

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