motorskills

noun

UK /ˈməʊtə skɪlz/

US /ˈmoʊtər skɪlz/

Motor skills are the ways your body moves to do things.

She practices her motor skills by stacking blocks and catching a ball.

SYNONYMS

movement abilities physical skills coordination dexterity

RELATED WORDS

muscles balance coordination movement hands

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The ability to make small, careful movements with hands and fingers.

Drawing with a pencil uses fine motor skills.

3. The ability to make big movements with the whole body.

Running and jumping use gross motor skills.

4. The body's ability to control and coordinate movements smoothly.

Playing catch helps children build motor skills.