nimble-fingered

• Descreve uma pessoa que é rápida e hábil no uso das mãos, especialmente em tarefas que exigem destreza e agilidade manual.

Describes someone who is quick and skillful with their hands, especially in tasks requiring dexterity.

1. Dexterous with handsB2formal

   Having quick, skillful, and agile fingers, especially for tasks requiring fine motor skills.

   Destro com os dedos

   • The nimble-fingered artisan crafted a delicate necklace.
   • She is nimble-fingered and can type very fast.
   • The surgeon's nimble-fingered precision saved the patient's life.

   Sinônimosadroitdeftdexteroushandyskillfulsure-handed

   Antônimosawkwardbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedmaladroit

2. Skilled at stealingC1informal

   Having quick and agile fingers, especially for stealing or picking pockets.

   Mão leve

   • The nimble-fingered thief slipped the wallet out of the tourist's pocket.
   • He was known as a nimble-fingered pickpocket in the crowded market.
   • The detective watched the nimble-fingered suspect carefully.

   Sinônimoslight-fingered