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Dextral

🔄 Synonyms of "Dextral"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
dexternoun	(archaic outside heraldry) Right; on the right-hand side. (In heraldry, specifically the bearer's right, which is the viewer's left.)
dextrorse	Growing in a pattern that spirals clockwise around a central support; turning to the right when growing taller.
right-handednoun	Using one's right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's left.
dextrorsal	Synonym of dextrorse.

↔️ Antonyms of "Dextral"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
sinistralnoun	Of, facing, or on the left side.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dextral"

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Word	Definition
dextrorsal	Synonym of dextrorse.
dextrorsenoun	Growing in a pattern that spirals clockwise around a central support; turning to the right when growing taller.
dexternoun	(archaic outside heraldry) Right; on the right-hand side. (In heraldry, specifically the bearer's right, which is the viewer's left.)
right-handednoun	Using one's right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than, one's left.
coilingnoun	The pattern or motion of something that coils.
loopingnoun	Something that loops; a looped pattern or action.
weftsnoun	(weaving) The horizontal threads that are interlaced through the warp in a woven fabric.
right-hand	Of, relating to, or located on the right.
lateralnoun	(business) An employee hired for a position at the same organizational level or salary as their previous position.
left-hand	Of, relating to, or located on the left.
dorsolateralnoun	Of, pertaining to, or situated on both the back and the side.
sinister	Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
sinistrous	(archaic) On the left side; inclined to the left; sinistral.
sidely	(rare, nonstandard) To the side; sideways; laterally; sideling; obliquely; indirectly.
dorsalnoun	(linguistics) A sound produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
rightistnoun	One who believes in the politics or policies of the political right.
craniolateralnoun	(anatomy) Relating to (or pointing towards) the side of the head
dorsopleural	(anatomy) Relating to the back and the side.
dorsolingual	(anatomy) Relating to the dorsal side of the tongue
caudolateralnoun	(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the tail and the side of an organ etc.