"mutton-fisted" meaning in All languages combined

See mutton-fisted on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more mutton-fisted [comparative], most mutton-fisted [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} mutton-fisted (comparative more mutton-fisted, superlative most mutton-fisted)
  1. Clumsy, lacking in manual skill Synonyms: ham-fisted
    Sense id: en-mutton-fisted-en-adj-TtzJIXhQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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