Pronunciations (2)
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/dɛft/
Pronunciation notes
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dɛft
Adjective
Quick and neat in action; skillful.
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- Examples
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He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.
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Alvarez then got on the scoresheet after the hosts carved open the Huddersfield defence with some intricate passing before the Argentina forward's deft finish rolled into the net.
Adjective
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
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a deft waiter
deft fingers massaged her face
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dexterous of hand and inventive of mind