Definition of agility
agilities
: the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness, dexterity played with increasing agility
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Examples of agility in a Sentence
a gymnast whose agility on the parallel bars has won him several medals
Recent Examples of agility from the Web
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Nike, which is replacing Adidas, says its uniforms are the NBA’s lightest ever and absorb sweat faster, with changes to the neck, back shoulder and armhole to enhance agility.
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Nike, which is replacing Adidas, says its uniforms are the NBA's lightest ever and absorb sweat faster, with changes to the neck, back shoulder and armhole to enhance agility.
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Tolu Jacobs Yaffa (6-11, 270): A classic wide body center with surprising agility for his girth.
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The tug-of-war between currency stability and policymaking agility has existed throughout history and is currently on display in the eurozone.
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Marley did the foundation work in agility, and Maria in herding.
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In such tough conditions, the two-stroke has clear advantages: low weight, high agility, and snappy throttle response.
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The Air Body Control ($1,900) air suspension works with Dynamic Select for driving stability and comfort with sporty agility.
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Other hobbies include agility with my Wheaten terrier, yoga (and) working out.
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Origin and Etymology of agility
see agile
AGILITY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of agility for Students
: the ability to move quickly and easily She moved with great agility for such an old woman. — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
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