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sure-handed

[shoo r-han-did, shur-]
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adjective

using the hands with skill and confidence; dexterous.
done with skill and proficiency: a sure-handed sketch of a proposed building.
displaying the skill and experience of an expert: a sure-handed politician.

Origin of sure-handed

First recorded in 1945–50
Related formssure-hand·ed·ly, adverbsure-hand·ed·ness, noun
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Examples from the Web for sure-handed

Historical Examples of sure-handed

  • Alison was a sure-handed, skilful hitter, but did not aspire to leadership.

  • The boys are strong and sure-handed, and the War Ministry rests easy in letting them deal with this delicate, important work.