"nimble" meaning in All languages combined

See nimble on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈnɪmbl̩/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-I learned some phrases-nimble.wav [UK] Forms: nimble [positive], nimbler [comparative], nimblest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|2=nimbler|3=nimblest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something or someone is nimble, it is able to react or move quickly. Synonyms: agile
    Sense id: simple-nimble-en-adj-kRT6kwXB
     
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