nimble-fingered

• Описывает человека, который быстр и искусен в работе руками, особенно в задачах, требующих ловкости.

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.

   Ловкорукий

   • 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.

   Синонимыadroitdeftdexteroushandyskillfulsure-handed

   Антонимыawkwardbutterfingeredclumsyham-fistedmaladroit

2. Skilled at stealingC1informal

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

   Ловкий на руку

   • 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.

   Синонимыlight-fingered