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skilful

[skil-fuhl]

adjective

  1. Chiefly British.,  skillful.



skilful

/ ˈskɪlfʊl /

adjective

  1. possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill

  2. involving or requiring accomplishment or skill

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • skilfully adverb
  • skilfulness noun
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Example Sentences

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"Tommy does so many things so well, and I think he looked physical, fast, skilful, he took the ball in the air beautifully and was in the right place," Northampton boss Phil Dowson said.

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"They have got lots of amazing bowlers so I'm sure they'll draft someone in who is very skilful," Brook told BBC Sport.

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Kelly: You are incredibly humble but to say you aren't a skilful player is a wild thing to say.

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A skilful, clever runner with an innate understanding of space and deft hands, she can apply herself to any position across the backline.

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An electric runner, skilful with both her hands and boot, who never shirks the tough stuff - any side in the world would miss Ellie Kildunne.

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