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sure-handed
[ shoor-han-did, shur- ]
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.
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Other Words From
- sure-handed·ly adverb
- sure-handed·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sure-handed1
First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences
We have sure handed the small consumer a giant blow in the sole apoplectic region.
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The boys are strong and sure-handed, and the War Ministry rests easy in letting them deal with this delicate, important work.
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Alison was a sure-handed, skilful hitter, but did not aspire to leadership.
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