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deft
/ ɛڳ /
adjective
- 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
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deft1
C13 (in the sense: gentle): see daft
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Synonym Study
See dexterous.
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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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