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deft

adjective

Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɛft

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adjective

  1. Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

    “A deft waiter”

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Example Sentences

A deft waiter
Deft fingers massaged her face
Dexterous of hand and inventive of mind

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