nimble fingers

noun phrase

Meaning

Hands or digits capable of moving quickly, lightly, and with great dexterity.

Examples

The seamstress used her nimble fingers to sew the delicate lace onto the wedding gown.
Only someone with nimble fingers could repair the tiny, intricate gears inside the antique watch.

Synonyms: quick, agile, dexterous, deft

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nimble fingers

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈnɪmbəl ˈfɪŋɡərz

Definition

Hands or digits capable of moving quickly, lightly, and with great dexterity.

Examples

The seamstress used her nimble fingers to sew the delicate lace onto the wedding gown.
Only someone with nimble fingers could repair the tiny, intricate gears inside the antique watch.
The magician's nimble fingers made the coin disappear from his palm before the audience could blink.

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