CEFR C1

neathandedness

noun

Meaning

Skillful and adept use of one's hands, especially in performing delicate or complex tasks.

Examples

The artisan's neathandedness was clear in the intricate details of the sculpture.
Years of practice contributed to the musician's incredible neathandedness on the piano.

Synonyms: skill, dexterity, adroit, deftness

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neathandedness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈniːhændɪdnəs

Definition

Skillful and adept use of one's hands, especially in performing delicate or complex tasks.

Examples

The artisan's neathandedness was clear in the intricate details of the sculpture.
Years of practice contributed to the musician's incredible neathandedness on the piano.
Despite his age, the watchmaker's neathandedness remained remarkable.

How to Use neathandedness

neathandedness of someone (prepositional phrase): The skillful use of hands possessed by a particular person. — "The neathandedness of the violinist was astonishing."
surgical neathandedness (collocation): Skillful use of hands in medical surgery. — "The patient benefited from the surgeon's exceptional surgical neathandedness."

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