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.
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Etymology
Origin of sure-handed
First recorded in 1945–50
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The sure-handed Puka Nacua dropped a sure touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
It was the third time in the last four games that the usually sure-handed Andrews has finished with more turnovers than assists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024
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
Slot receiver Logan Loya, maybe the most sure-handed player on the team, could also be an attractive target on the open market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
My mother in seeing me do this called out in terror, but I assured her that there was not the slightest danger—and this was true, for I was both sure-footed and sure-handed in those days.
From A Son of the Middle Border by Hamlin Garland
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