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Adjective Concept
EN
light-fingered  nimble-fingered
EN
Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets WordNet 3.0
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Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets (pickpocketing), given to thievery or shoplifting. Wiktionary
Given to stealing, pickpocketing, thievery, shoplifting. Wiktionary (translation)
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A light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault WordNet 3.0
The light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era WordNet 3.0
A light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault - Harry Hansen Open English WordNet
The light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era - Time Open English WordNet
SIMILAR
adroit
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
light-fingered, nimble-fingered
Wiktionary
EN
light-fingered

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