sleight of hand

Other forms: sleights of hand

Definitions of sleight of hand
  1. noun
    manual dexterity in the execution of tricks
    synonyms: prestidigitation
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    type of:
    conjuration, conjuring trick, deception, illusion, legerdemain, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy, trick
    an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
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