Crossword clues for ambidexter
ambidexter
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ambidexter \Am`bi*dex"ter\, n.
A person who uses both hands with equal facility.
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Hence: A double-dealer; one equally ready to act on either side in party disputes.
The rest are hypocrites, ambidexters, so many turning pictures -- a lion on one side, a lamb on the other.
--Burton. (Law) A juror who takes money from both parties for giving his verdict.
--Cowell.
Ambidexter \Am"bi*dex"ter\, a. [LL., fr. L. ambo both + dexter
right, dextra (sc. manus) the right hand.]
Using both hands with equal ease.
--Smollett.
Wiktionary
a. ambidextrous n. 1 Someone who is ambidextrous. 2 (context 1811 English) A lawyer who takes fees from both plaintiff and defendant. 3 (context by extension English) Someone who is two-faced; a double-dealer.
Wikipedia
Ambidexter may refer to:
- Ambidexterity, the state of being equally adept in the use of both left and right appendages, usually the hands
- Ambidexter (horse), a British thoroughbred horse
Ambidexter (foaled 1787) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1790. In a racing career which lasted from May 1790 until September 1791, and was conducted exclusively in Yorkshire, he won two of his eight races. After his retirement from racing he does not appear to have been used as a breeding stallion.
Usage examples of "ambidexter".
She would be needing good players, if she managed to persuade a club to let her lead sessions, and anyone who could play for Ambidexter was good enough for her.
Ambidexter, and usually Cella hinting in the background that he ought to come back to show people how his templates are supposed to be played.