dextral Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. 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
  2. adjective satellite preferring to use right foot or hand or eye
    • dextral individuals exhibit dominance of the right hand and eye

WordNet

Dex"tral adjective
Etymology
From Dexter.
Definitions
  1. Right, as opposed to sinistral, or left.

Webster 1913