Sleight
11sleight — n. archaic 1 a deceptive trick or device or movement. 2 dexterity. 3 cunning. Phrases and idioms: sleight of hand 1 dexterity esp. in conjuring or fencing. 2 a display of dexterity, esp. a conjuring trick. Etymology: ME sleghth f. ON sloegth f.… …
12Sleight of hand — Sleight of hand, also known as prestidigitation ( quick fingers ) or léger de main (from the French for lightness of hand ), is the set of techniques used by a magician (or card sharp) to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly.cite… …
13Sleight of mouth — is a system of language patterns for persuasion. The concept was devised by Robert Dilts who modelled the argument and persuasion skills of Richard Bandler (the co founder of Neuro linguistic programming). By breaking down the methods, Dilts came …
14Sleight of hand — Sleight Sleight, n. [OE. sleighte, sleihte, sleithe, Icel. sl?g? (for sl?g?) slyness, cunning, fr. sl?gr (for sl?gr) sly, cunning. See {Sly}.] 1. Cunning; craft; artful practice. [Obs.] His sleight and his covin. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. An… …
15sleight of hand — [ˌslaıt əv ˈhænd] n [U] [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: sleight skill, trick (13 20 centuries) from Old Norse slœgth, from slœgr; SLY] 1.) the use of quick and skilful movements with your hands when doing a magic trick, so that people cannot understand …
16sleight of hand — [ ,slaıt əv hænd ] noun singular or uncount clever and quick use of your hands, especially when performing a magic trick a. clever and slightly dishonest behavior used for achieving something: political sleight of hand …
17sleight of hand — is the ability to use your hands in a clever way, like a magician performing tricks you can t see …
18sleight-of-hand / slight-of-hand — Sleight of hand refers to dexterity and trickery with the hands: The magician s sleight of hand fooled the audience. This phrase is often confused with slight of hand, an adjective phrase meaning having small slender hands …
19sleight-of-hand / slight-of-hand — Sleight of hand refers to dexterity and trickery with the hands: The magician s sleight of hand fooled the audience. This phrase is often confused with slight of hand, an adjective phrase meaning having small slender hands …
20sleight of hand — ► sleight of hand 1) manual dexterity, typically in performing conjuring tricks. 2) skilful deception. Main Entry: ↑sleight …
