ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sleight

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /slaɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sleight is a noun meaning Cunning; craft; artful practice.

Meaning

Cunning; craft; artful practice.

More Meanings

  1. (countable) An artful trick; sly artifice; a feat so dexterous that the manner of performance escapes observation.
  2. Dexterous practice; dexterity; skill.

Example Sentences

If men have so many sleights to compass their matters, how can the compasser himself hold his fingers?

Word Forms

Synonyms for sleight

Depending on context, synonyms include dexterity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dexterity, stratagem, trick, play, game, ploy.

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