quick-handed
Fast with fingers
Quick-handed describes someone deft and swift with their hands—able to catch, grab, or manipulate things with speed and skill.
A quick-handed pickpocket lifts wallets undetected.
A quick-handed fielder snags line drives.
The word suggests both physical speed and manual dexterity.
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- nimble-fingeredManually agile and precise
- sleightDexterous trickery
- agileLimber and quick-moving
precise · coordinated · skilled · proficient · facile · smooth · effortless · artful
Thief who steals carried items
- light-fingeredGiven to petty theft
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- filchPetty theft
- pilferSneak off with trifles
nimble-fingered · steal · thief · cutpurse · shoplifter · grab · swipe · pocket
Skilled manual tradesperson
- jugglerMulti-object thrower-catcher
- magicianPerformer of illusions
- card-sharpOne who cheats at games
- dealerOne who sells goods
weaver · potter · tailor · smith · surgeon · typist · pianist · seamstress
Seize or snag
parry · deflect · intercept · responsive · alert · instinctive · goalkeeper · fielder
deft
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- nimble-fingeredManually agile and precise
- sleightDexterous trickery
agile · precise · coordinated · skilled · proficient · facile · smooth · effortless · artful · masterful
pickpocket
Thief who steals carried items
- light-fingeredGiven to petty theft
- snatchRapid forceful taking
- filchPetty theft
pilfer · nimble-fingered · steal · thief · cutpurse · shoplifter · grab · swipe · pocket · purloin
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- jugglerMulti-object thrower-catcher
- magicianPerformer of illusions
- card-sharpOne who cheats at games
dealer · weaver · potter · tailor · smith · surgeon · typist · pianist · seamstress · knitter
catch
Seize or snag
block · parry · deflect · intercept · responsive · alert · instinctive · goalkeeper · fielder · defensive
quick-handedclumsy
Lacking physical coordination
fumbling · ham-fisted · butterfingers · all thumbs · ham-handed
quick, quicker, quickest, quickly, quickness, quicken, quickened, quickening, quickens