Meanings
From Middle English slegthe of hande, sleght of hond, equivalent to sleight + of + hand.
How to pronounce "sleight of hand":
AU
The required digital dexterity behind magic tricks and illusions.
A performance of such skill.
Any form of skillful deception.
Example Sentences
1
The magician amazed the audience with his impressive sleight of hand tricks.
2
You need incredible sleight of hand to be a professional pickpocket.
3
The card player used his sleight of hand to secretly swap the ace with a different card.
4
Her sleight of hand during the magic show left everyone in awe.
5
The illusionist's nimble fingers executed flawless sleight of hand movements.
