hand-eye coordination

American  

[hand-ahy koh-awr-dn-ey-shuhn] / ˈhændˈaɪ koʊˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /

hand eye coordination

noun

1. the interaction or coordination between one’s eyesight and one’s hand movements, as when writing, catching a ball, etc..

   My brother’s poor hand-eye coordination prevented him from being much of an athlete.

   Hand-eye coordination and depth perception improve dramatically during your child's first two years.

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Etymology

Origin of hand-eye coordination

First recorded in 1910–15