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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.

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