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   deft

   /dɛft/

   adjective

   • 1. neatly skilful and quick in one's movements: "a deft piece of footwork"
   • ▪ demonstrating skill and cleverness: "the script was both deft and literate"

   Word Origin Middle English: variant of daft, in the obsolete sense ‘meek’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. deftness noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   • T

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFT definition: 1. skilful, clever, or quick: 2. skillful, smart, or quick: 3. skillful, effective, and quick: . Learn more.

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   The meaning of DEFT is characterized by facility and skill. How to use deft in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Deft.

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   Deft definition: dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever. See examples of DEFT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. A deft action is skilful and often quick. [written] With a deft flick of his foot, Mr Worth tripped one of the raiders up. Synonyms: skilful, able, expert, clever More Synonyms of deft. deftly adverb. One of the waiting servants deftly caught him as he fell. deftness uncountable noun. ...Dr Holly's surgical deftness and experience.

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   Deft means "showing cleverness and skill in handling things." What you want to see in football or basketball is some deft handling of the ball. Some people are physically deft, like accomplished athletes and ballet dancers.

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   Define deft. deft synonyms, deft pronunciation, deft translation, English dictionary definition of deft. adj. deft·er , deft·est Quick and skillful; adroit. See Synonyms at dexterous. deft′ly adv. deft′ness n.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdeft adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of deft adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.