(1):

(a.) Ready and expert in the use of the body and limbs; skillful and active with the hands; handy; ready; as, a dexterous hand; a dexterous workman.

(2):

(a.) Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager.

(3):

(a.) Done with dexterity; skillful; artful; as, dexterous management.