sure-handed
Americanadjective
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using the hands with skill and confidence; dexterous.
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done with skill and proficiency.
a sure-handed sketch of a proposed building.
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displaying the skill and experience of an expert.
a sure-handed politician.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of sure-handed
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Receiver Quentin Johnston, once plagued by drops, has emerged as a sure-handed deep threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
Washington Commanders: WR Luther Burden III, Missouri — Quarterback Jayden Daniels could use another fleet-footed, sure-handed target to take some of the heat off of top receiver Terry McLaurin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2025
His mother, Judy, patches up the damage, in a typically sure-handed performance by Jennifer Lopez, negotiating mixed emotions.
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
Even though standout receiver Brandon Aiyuk missed valuable practice time before his contract situation was resolved Thursday, San Francisco is loaded with sure-handed targets for Brock Purdy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2024
Construction in the modern sense Richardson had not studied, naturally enough, and was innocent of the fineness of method and the sure-handed touches of later technique.
From Masters of the English Novel A Study of Principles and Personalities by Burton, Richard
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