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ambidextrous
adjective am·bi·dex·trous \ˌam-bi-ˈdek-strəs\
: able to use both hands equally well
Full Definition of AMBIDEXTROUS
1
: using both hands with equal ease
2
: unusually skillful : versatile
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Origin of AMBIDEXTROUS
Late Latin ambidexter, from Latin ambi- + dexter right-hand — more at dexter
AMBIDEXTROUS Defined for Kids
ambidextrous
adjective am·bi·dex·trous \ˌam-bi-ˈdek-strəs\
Definition of AMBIDEXTROUS for Kids
: using both hands with equal ease <an ambidextrous basketball player>
— am·bi·dex·trous·ly adverb
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ambidextrous
adjective am·bi·dex·trous \ˌam-bi-ˈdek-strəs\
Medical Definition of AMBIDEXTROUS
: using both hands with equal ease
—am·bi·dex·trous·ly adverb
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