ambidexterity

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am·bi·dex·ter·i·ty | \ ˌam-bi-(ˌ)dek-ˈster-ə-tē

, -ˈste-rə- \

Definition of ambidexterity

: the quality or state of being ambidextrous

Examples of ambidexterity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Speaking of ambidexterity, Brooks can also punt with either foot. — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, "South Alabama’s Jack Brooks latest to ride Australian punting pipeline to American college football," 12 Aug. 2019 Velasquez was forced to exit the game due to a bruised forearm, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, but the moment of poise and ambidexterity prevented a run from crossing the plate and also ensured his place in Philly lore for years to come. — Matt Wyatt, Houston Chronicle, "Phillies' Vince Velasquez injured by comebacker, makes great play anyway," 30 June 2018 After assisting Lukaku with his right foot, Pereira then took a corner from the other side corner with his left, and his ambidexterity was not lost on the United fans that saw the match. — SI.com, "VIDEO: Man Utd Fans Go Wild for Andreas Pereira's Corners in Pre-Season Friendly," 1 Aug. 2017 Rather, the robot gets its name from the real mammal’s ambidexterity. — Michelle Z. Donahue, Smithsonian, "A New Generation of Interplanetary Rovers Is Crawling Toward the Stars," 22 Mar. 2017

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