nimble

/ˈnɪmbl̩/adjective

Quick and skillful in movement; good at grabbing or handling things.

Example sentences

“The pianist's nimble hands flew across the keys.”
“You need to be nimble to climb through these narrow rocks.”

Applies to minds as well as bodies: a nimble wit. The nursery rhyme 'Jack be nimble' keeps it familiar.

Related words

nobleA person born into the aristocracy; a member of the highest social class.nieceThe daughter of your brother or sister, or of your spouse's brother or sister.nomadA person belonging to a group that moves from place to place with their animals instead of settling in one home.newbornA baby that has just been born.nominateTo formally suggest someone for a job, position, or award.networkA group of things or people that are connected to each other in some way.