dextrallyadv.
/ˈdɛkstrl̩i/, /ˈdɛkstrəli/, U.S. /ˈdɛkstrəli/ In a dextral way or direction; to the right, as opposed to the left.
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the world > space > direction > specific directions > [adverb] > in sideways direction > to right and left > towards the right
righta1500
rightward1555
rightwards?1597
right-handed1841
dextrally1881
1881 J. Le Conte Sight 19 To rotate it on its axis outward, i.e. dextrally—or like the hands of a watch.
1883 Journ. Bot. Brit. & For. 237 The spathes..are rolled up indifferently either way—either dextrally or sinistrally—in about equal numbers.
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