Sleight Of Hand

Pronunciation: /slaɪt ʌv hænd/

Definitions of sleight of hand

noun the use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive

Example Sentences

A1 Magicians use sleight of hand to perform tricks.

A2 The thief used sleight of hand to steal the wallet without anyone noticing.

B1 Learning sleight of hand techniques takes practice and patience.

B2 The illusionist amazed the audience with his incredible sleight of hand skills.

C1 The master magician's sleight of hand was so flawless that even experts couldn't detect his movements.

C2 His sleight of hand was so expertly executed that it seemed like pure magic to the onlookers.

preposition a phrase that functions as a noun in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 The magician performed a trick with sleight of hand.

A2 She was amazed by his sleight of hand when he made the coin disappear.

B1 The pickpocket used sleight of hand to steal the wallet without anyone noticing.

B2 The card shark was known for his incredible sleight of hand skills during poker games.

C1 The illusionist's performance was filled with intricate sleight of hand techniques.

C2 The master magician's sleight of hand was so flawless that even other magicians were left in awe.

Examples of sleight of hand in a Sentence

formal The magician amazed the audience with his expert sleight of hand during the performance.

informal Did you see that magician's sleight of hand? It was so cool!

slang That pickpocket has some serious sleight of hand skills.

figurative Her ability to manipulate people's perceptions is like a masterful sleight of hand trick.

Grammatical Forms of sleight of hand

• plural: sleights of hand
• comparative: more sleight of hand
• superlative: most sleight of hand
• present tense: performs sleight of hand
• future tense: will perform sleight of hand
• perfect tense: has performed sleight of hand
• continuous tense: is performing sleight of hand
• singular: sleight of hand
• positive degree: sleight of hand
• infinitive: to perform sleight of hand
• gerund: performing sleight of hand
• participle: performed sleight of hand

Origin and Evolution of sleight of hand

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old Norse

Story behind the word: The phrase 'sleight of hand' originated from the Middle English word 'sleight' meaning 'cunning' or 'trickery' and the Old Norse word 'hand' meaning 'hand'. It was used to describe the skillful and deceitful use of one's hands in performing tricks or illusions.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sleight of hand' has come to specifically refer to the dexterity and skill used by magicians and performers to deceive and entertain audiences with tricks involving quick hand movements and misdirection.