All 6 Uses of
deft
in
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter
- She watched his hands move deftly, swiftly, stripping the bark, and her heart surged.†
p. 166..2
- The patterns were as familiar to him now as Paul's long deft fingers, moving with such sureness over the strings, weaving music in the air.†
p. 194..9
- She had cut the fingertips from her gloves, and she moved around the stove with deft efficiency, poking at some eggs in the frying pan.†
p. 267..4
- Her movements were deft and focused.†
p. 316..5
- His head bent over the guitar, his fingers deft, the music a language both mysterious and beautiful, would move David to tears.
p. 322..0 *deft = skillful
- Frederic's hands were strong and deft.†
p. 337..2
Definition:
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(deft) quick and skillful