Deft-handed

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Manually skillful, smooth and quick.

    "Smooth-footed, deft-handed waiters ministered to the table. Toast Melba, butter, an ice pail, all the adjuncts to a meal of quality."

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"Smooth-footed, deft-handed waiters ministered to the table. Toast Melba, butter, an ice pail, all the adjuncts to a meal of quality."

Etymology

From deft + handed.

Related phrases

deft-handedlydeft-handedness

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