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deft in Latin

deft in Latin is dexter — deft means skillful and quick, especially with the hands.

deft in Latin

dexter
adj
Quick and neat in action; skillful.

What does "deft" mean?

  1. adj Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
    "The surgeon made a series of deft incisions."
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deft in a sentence

  • The surgeon made a series of deft incisions.
  • Her deft handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.

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What is "deft" in Latin?

"deft" in Latin is dexter. deft means: Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.

How do you use "deft" in a sentence?

Example: "The surgeon made a series of deft incisions." In Latin, "deft" is dexter.

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