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sleight of hand
(redirected from sleight)

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sleight of hand 
1. ways of deceiving people which you need skill to do Some mathematical sleight of hand was required to make the figures add up.
2. quick, clever movements of your hands, especially when performing magic tricks With impressive sleight of hand he produced two pigeons out of his top hat.
See also: hand


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