Deft-handed

Alternate forms

• defthanded

Origin

deft + handed

Full definition of deft-handed

Adjective

1. Manually skillful, smooth and quick.
• 1937, Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Smooth-footed, deft-handed waiters ministered to the table. Toast Melba, butter, an ice pail, all the adjuncts to a meal of quality.