sure–handed

adjective sure–hand·ed \-ˈhan-dəd\

: not likely to drop something (such as a ball) that you are holding or catching

Full Definition of SURE-HANDED

: proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands

— sure–hand·ed·ness noun

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1930

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