单词 | sure-handed |
释义 | > as lemmassure-handed sure-handed adj. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [adjective] > having or characterized by bodily skill > skilled with hands handya1525 fine-fingeredc1555 sure-handed1555 nimble-fingered1629 neat-fingered1641 neat-handed1645 sleight-hand1792 1555 W. Waterman tr. J. Boemus Fardle of Facions i. vi. sig. F.iiiiv Then occupieng the bowe (wherin they are very sure handed [L. exercitati]) thei kille one another vpon hepes. 1650 R. Baron Pocula Castalia 19 Archer of Heaven, sure-handed Apollo. 1930 M. Mead Growing up in New Guinea iii. 23 The decisive, angry gesture..had taught him to be alert and sure-handed. 2008 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 12 Aug. 18 Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton campaigned for president by offering herself as a sure-handed, competent successor to President Bush. < as lemmas |
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