"neat-handed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more neat-handed [comparative], most neat-handed [superlative]
Etymology: neat + handed Etymology templates: {{compound|en|neat|handed}} neat + handed Head templates: {{en-adj}} neat-handed (comparative more neat-handed, superlative most neat-handed)
  1. Dextrous; having the skill and discipline to do precision work neatly. Synonyms: neathanded Derived forms: neat-handedly, neat-handedness
    Sense id: en-neat-handed-en-adj-8zfCTdHF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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