Definition of DEXTRAL

dextral

Plural: dextrals

Adjective

  • Pertaining to or situated on the right side.
  • of or on the right
    • "a dextral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the right when facing the observer"
    • "a dextral flatfish lies with the right eye uppermost"

Adjective Satellite

  • preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
    • "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the right side

Noun

  • A right-handed individual.

Examples

  • The dextral side of the board was open, offering many opportunities for long words.

Antonyms

sinistral

Scrabble Score: 15

dextral: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dextral: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dextral: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

dextral: valid Words With Friends Word