Sinistral (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Preferring to use left foot or hand or eye; "sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Of or on the left; "a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer"; "a sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The museum displayed an interesting collection of sinistral snail shells, which were rare and highly prized by collectors.
- In the ocean, scientists observed a sinistral flatfish swimming near the coral reef, its left eye peeking out from the sandy bottom.
- The biologist carefully examined the sinistral gastropod shell, noting the unique spiral patterns and shape.
- During the lecture, the professor explained that a sinistral spiral staircase turns left as one climbs upward.
- A sinistral version of the historic house was designed, with the main entrance and staircase on the left side instead of the right.