Meaning of 'sinistral'

Find the meaning of the word ‘sinistral’

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Meaning of ‘sinistral’

2 definitions found.

sinistral

adjective

of or on the left

Example: "a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer"

adjective

preferring to use left foot or hand or eye

Example: "sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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