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deft

[ deft ]

adjective

defter, deftest.
  1. deft hands;

    a deft mechanic.



deft

/ ɛڳ /

adjective

  1. quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳٱ, adverb
  • ˈڳٲԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڳ· adverb
  • ڳ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڳ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deft1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; variant of daft
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deft1

C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft
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Christie's slack pass to give the ball away and then the flat-footed defending that allowed Tzolis to run on to Konstantelias' deft reverse pass.

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Anscombe's deft chip in behind saw Murray score soon after, but it was only brief respite for Wales.

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The plot is motored by their deft, defiant mouths.

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Jesse Eisenberg’s “A Real Pain,” with its deft balance of humor and melodrama, was an early favorite to win here, but missing a best picture nomination has made that proposition iffy.

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Jones is a silky runner with deft hands and a remarkable try-scoring instinct.

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