deft-handed

See also: defthanded

English

Alternative forms

• defthanded

Etymology

deft +‎ handed

Adjective

deft-handed (comparative more deft-handed, superlative most deft-handed)

1. Manually skillful, smooth and quick.
   • 1937, Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile:

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

Derived terms

• deft-handedly
• deft-handedness