Sleight Of Hand Definition

sleights-of-hand
noun
Skill with the hands, esp. in confusing or deceiving onlookers, as in doing magic tricks; legerdemain.
Webster's New World
A trick or tricks thus performed.
Webster's New World
Deception or trickery.
Made the program appear affordable by statistical sleight of hand.
American Heritage
A deceptive or misleading act.
American Heritage

A performance of such skill.

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Noun

Singular:
sleight of hand
Plural:
sleights-of-hand

Sleight Of Hand Sentence Examples

  • Mr Roughton's argument involves a subtle sleight of hand.

  • Many on the loyal left were quietly hoping that the government would use a sleight of hand to deny MPs the chance to protest.

  • But the pulling of them apart and pushing them together again was only a sleight-of-hand trick.

  • No sleight of hand required, the special pen does all the work for you !

  • His sleight of hand magic has won him numerous awards all over the country.

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