Associations to the word «Dextral»

Wiktionary

DEXTRAL, adjective. Of or pertaining to the right side
DEXTRAL FAULT, noun. (geology) Term for a strike-slip fault that shows right lateral movement.

Dictionary definition

DEXTRAL, adjective. 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".
DEXTRAL, adjective. Preferring to use right foot or hand or eye; "dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye".

Wise words

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