"Sleight" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sleight" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Sleight" Meaning

Skillful and deceitful maneuvering, typically with the hands; cunning or deceitful skill.

Example: "He was known for his sleight of hand in palming the card."

"Sleight" Examples

5 Usage Examples of the Word "Sleight"


1. Description of Skilled Trickery

The magician's sleight of hand made the quarter disappear seemingly instantaneously.

2. Deception in a Non-Magical Context

The politician's sleight of words misled the public into supporting the unpopular policy.

3. Technical Skill

Her sleight with a golf club allowed her to achieve a near impossible shot, getting her close to a hole in one.

4. Narrating Quick Instances

The flash of lightning was the sleight before the storm, indicating severe weather was approaching.

5. Admonishment of Overconfidence

Don't rely on sleight/armchair quarterbacking; experience is what truly makes a proficient coach.

"Sleight" Similar Words

Sleeveen

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I couldn't find any definition for the word "sleeveen". It is possible that it's a misspelling or a made-up word.

Sleeveless

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Not having sleeves: a sleeveless garment, such as a vest or a shirt.

Sleeves

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1. Long, usually loose, portions of a garment that cover the arm.<br><br>2. To wrap or cover something with a sleeve or sleeves.<br><br>3. To advance or bring up banknotes.<br><br>4. The part of a gun or a sleeve pipe extended beyond the cylinder to eject a cartridge.<br><br>5. A bank's department or intermediate level between a teller and the vault.

Sleigh

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A vehicle on runners for transporting goods or people on snow or ice, typically having a platform or body supported by two or four ice runners, often pulled by animals or motor vehicles.<br><br>Example: The child loved to ride in the horse-drawn sleigh through the snowy forest.

Sleighbells

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Sleighed

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To be "sleighed" means to be thoroughly defeated or outdone, often in a humiliating or crushing manner. It can be used in a sporting context (e.g., "The team was sleighed by their opponents 5-0") or other competitive situations (e.g., "The opposing team's argument was sleighed by the expert's rebuttal").

Sleighs

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Sleight-of-hand

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Sleights

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Sleights can refer to two different things:<br><br>1. <strong>Magical tricks or illusions</strong>: Sleights are skillfully performed illusions or tricks, often used by magicians. They are often quick and precise movements of the hands, fingers, and arms used to distract or deceive the audience.<br><br>2. <strong>Covert or deceitful actions</strong>: Sleights can also refer to sneaky or underhanded actions taken to deceive or manipulate others. For example, someone might accuse someone of "pulling a sleight of hand" to describe a dishonest or misleading behavior.<br><br>3. <strong>Circles or rings of land</strong>: In some contexts, sleights can refer to circles or rings that are unproductive or enclosed areas of land, such as a sleight of swamps or a sleight of water.<br><br>The word "sleight" itself can also mean a subtle or skillful behavior, often in a context of deception or concealment.

Sleipnir

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Sleiveen

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Slender

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Slenderer

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Slenderise

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To make or become thinner or less robust, especially in proportion to another part of the body.

Slenderize

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Slenderizing

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Meaning: becoming or making something slender, or having a slender shape or appearance.<br><br>Example: The new diet plan helped her slenderize her figure in just a few weeks.