sinistral

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1. sinistral - Noun

2. sinistral - Adjective

3. sinistral - Adjective Satellite

Of or pertaining to the left, inclining to the left; sinistrous; -- opposed to dextral.

Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed; -- said of certain spiral shells.

Source: Webster's dictionary

south left near port left-handed left-hand sinister Southpaw anticlockwise levorotatory sinistrorse sinistrorsal left wing larboard counterclockwise

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dextral dexter right right-hand starboard clockwise

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a sinistral gastropod shell with the apex upward has its opening on the left when facing the observer Source: Internet

a sinistral flatfish lies with the left eye uppermost Source: Internet

sinistral individuals exhibit dominance of the left hand and eye Source: Internet