"Deft" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Deft" Meaning

Skilled and proficient, especially in a particular activity or skill; characterized by quick and nimble movements, as if from lack of weight.

"Deft" Examples

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Definition:

Deft is an adjective that means showing skill and care in one's movements or actions. It implies a sense of precision, control, and finesse.

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The surgeon made a deft incision on the patient's skin, causing minimal bleeding. (#medicine)
She played the violin with deft fingers, the music flowing smoothly from her instrument. (#music)
His deft handling of the complex machinery impressed the engineers at the manufacturing plant. (#industry)
The chef excelled in the kitchen, whipping up a deft soufflé that impressed the dinner guests. (#gastronomy)
The dancer's deft footwork and precision timing allowed her to execute the intricate choreography flawlessly. (#dance)

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Defrocked

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The verb "defrocked" means to strip someone of their priestly or ministerial office, especially by revoking their holy orders. It can also mean to remove someone's official or ceremonial clothing, especially a priest's vestments. In addition, figuratively, it can mean to strip someone of their authority, status, or reputation.

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A defroster is a device or system that removes frost or ice from a surface, typically used in vehicles to keep the windshield and side windows clear of ice and fog during cold weather. In a broader sense, a defroster can also refer to any device or process that thaws or removes frost from a material or surface.

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To defrost means to thaw or melt something that has been frozen, often by leaving it at room temperature or by using heat. It can also refer to the process of removing frost or ice from something, such as a car windshield or a frozen pipe.

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Past tense of "freeze". It means to melt or thaw something that was previously frozen, such as ice or a frozen substance.

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