"Slenderise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To make or become thinner or less robust, especially in proportion to another part of the body.
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.