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sure-handed

adjective sure-hand·ed \ ˈshu̇r-ˈhan-dəd , ˈshər- \

Definition of sure-handed

: proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands
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sure-handedness

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First Known Use of sure-handed

1930

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SURE-HANDED Defined for English Language Learners

sure-handed

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Definition of sure-handed for English Language Learners

  • : not likely to drop something (such as a ball) that you are holding or catching

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