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Meaning of "nimble-footed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NIMBLE-FOOTED

nimble-footed  [ˌnɪmbəlˈfʊtɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIMBLE-FOOTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nimble-Footed is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NIMBLE-FOOTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of nimble-footed in the English dictionary

The definition of nimble-footed in the dictionary is quick on your feet; able to move the feet agilely and neatly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIMBLE-FOOTED


barefooted
ˈbɛəˌfʊtɪd
bloated
ˈbləʊtɪd
cloven-footed
ˈkləʊvnˌfʊtɪd
club-footed
ˌklʌbˈfʊtɪd
coated
ˈkəʊtɪd
devoted
dɪˈvəʊtɪd
flat-footed
ˌflætˈfʊtɪd
four-footed
ˈfɔːˌfʊtɪd
left-footed
ˈlɛftˌfʊtɪd
moated
ˈməʊtɪd
multicoated
ˌmʌltɪˈkəʊtɪd
noted
ˈnəʊtɪd
outputted
ˈaʊtpʊtɪd
soft-footed
ˌsɒftˈfʊtɪd
splayfooted
ˌspleɪˈfʊtɪd
swift-footed
ˈswɪftˌfʊtɪd
uncoated
ʌnˈkəʊtɪd
undoubted
ʌnˈdaʊtɪd
unfooted
ʌnˈfʊtɪd
unquoted
ʌnˈkwəʊtɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIMBLE-FOOTED

nim
nimb
nimbi
nimble
nimble-fingered
nimble-minded
nimbleness
nimblesse
nimblewit
nimblewitted
nimbly
nimbostrati
nimbostratus
nimbus
nimbused
NIMBY
nimbyism
nimieties
nimiety
niminy-piminy

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIMBLE-FOOTED

bigoted
booted
deep-rooted
heavy-footed
jackbooted
light-footed
looted
moted
rooted
sure-footed
taprooted
unbigoted
unnoted
unpiloted
uprooted
web-footed
wing-footed

Synonyms and antonyms of nimble-footed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nimble-footed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIMBLE-FOOTED

Find out the translation of nimble-footed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nimble-footed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nimble-footed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灵活的脚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

- ágil pierna
570 millions of speakers

English

nimble-footed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फुर्तीला टांगों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ذكيا القدمين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шустрый ногой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ágeis de pés
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্রুতগামী-ওয়ালা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

agile pieds
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kaki licin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

leichtfüßig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

軽快な足
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

민첩한 발의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nimble-footed
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhanh nhẹn chân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேகமான நடக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चपळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yavaş ayak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

agile - footed
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwinny stąpający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шустрий ногою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

agil picioare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευκίνητος -πληρωμένο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ratse -been
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kvick - footed
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kvikk - footed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nimble-footed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIMBLE-FOOTED»

The term «nimble-footed» is used very little and occupies the 161.044 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIMBLE-FOOTED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nimble-footed

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIMBLE-FOOTED»

Discover the use of nimble-footed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nimble-footed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... the ghastly accident Nimble-footed: Swift of foot * This company needs the services of a nimble-footed young man Nimble- witted: Quick-witted * He is a nimble-witted man who can resolve any knotty dispute * Our college has a nimble -witted ...
Shori, A K, 2010
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The Critical Review: Or, Annals of Literature
Mr. O'Flanagan decyphered it, and reads it in the following manner. ' Beneath this stone is laid Conan, the fierce, .the nimble-footed.' Yet such is the glorious uncertainty of the .Ogam character, in its different scales and different readings, that ...
Tobias George Smollett, 1789
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Memoirs of Science and the Arts, Or, An Abridgement of the ...
Beneath this fepulchral monument is laid Conan the fierce, the nimble-footed ;" ad, " Obfcure not the remains of Conan the fierce, the nimble-footed !" 3, " Long let him lie at eafe on the brink of this lake, beneath this hieroglyphic, darling of the  ...
‎1793
4
Putnam's Magazine: Original Papers on Literature, Science, ...
Blackie, for instance, has it: ' There smitel my ear the tramp full near 01' nimble- footed steeds ;" where the jingle is unpleasant, apart from the false addition, “ near,” said of a sound so remote that only Nestor's sharp hearing could perceive it at ...
‎1870
5
With a Psalm in My Heart
Think about the nimble footed deer whose narrow hooves can so nimbly navigate the narrowest of paths even on the steepest slopes and combine that with a warrior so strong he can easily pull back a bow of bronze. The nimble footed warrior ...
Wiley McManus, Jr., 2006
6
Modern Women and what is Said of Them: A Reprint of a Series ...
What does training do for the nimble-footed young beauties, of the London ball- room ? It makes them nimble-footed, we admit. And what else 2 The root-idea of the training of girls of the uppermost class in this country is perhaps the most ...
Elizabeth Lynn Linton, 1868
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The Living Age ...
What does training do for the nimble-footed young beauties of the London ball- room ? It makes them nimble-footed, we admit. And what else ? The root-idea of the training of girls of the uppermost class in this country is perhaps the most ...
Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell, 1867
8
The Dramatic Works of William Shakspeare: Comedy of errors. ...
Where is his'son, The nimble-footed mad-cap prince of Wales,a And his comrades, that daff'db the world aside, And hid it pass? ' Ver. All furnish'd, all in arms, \ All plum'd like estridges, that with the wind Bated, like eagles having lately bath'd;c ...
William Shakespeare, William Harness, Nicholas Rowe, 1825
9
The Westminster Review
I ' 1. Beneath this sepulchral monument is laid Conan the fierce, the nimble- footed. 2. Obscure not the remains of Conan the fierce, the nimble-footed. 3. Long let him lie at ease on the brink of this lake, beneath this hieroglyphic, darling of the ...
‎1835
10
The monthly review, or, literary journal
Beneath this sepulchral monument is laid Conan the fierce, the nimble footed. 2d. Obscure not the remains of Conan the fierce, the nimble footed ! 3d. Long let him lie at ease on the brink of this lake, beneath this hieroglyphic, darling of the ...
‎1788

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIMBLE-FOOTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nimble-footed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Enterprise Software products – big clients, big opportunity
... immense opportunity to be nimble-footed and have a more contemporary product platform for the younger product companies in this space. «VC Circle, Jul 15»
2
Will Young: Five favourite albums
Spawning nine hit singles, from the title track to Smooth Criminal, it marked the point where Jackson transformed from nimble-footed musical ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
3
Bette Midler review – a whirl through the years by a star with true …
And for almost two hours, she takes us on a whirlwind ride through its highlights, aided and abetted by a full band and three nimble-footed ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Kotoko suffer worst home defeat
Chelsea's nimble-footed Kofi Owusu led the demolition exercise, hitting a brace on the afternoon to put the homers to sleep, and with this ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
5
Review: Hairspray, better than the movie
And I'm certain audiences across Canada will see more from the nimble-footed David Lindo-Reid who plays her son and Tracy's dance ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
6
Fora the Predator Poised for Testimonial
The nimble-footed striker went on to win the coveted Impala Cup in 1989 with the senior national team consisting of footballing greats like ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Isuzu Motors India tells SMEs to 'Go More, Do More and Get More'
Customers are becoming more nimble-footed while choosing a product for their business. They are rather becoming more 'value-conscious' ... «SME Times, Jul 15»
8
Dr. Chief inspires Airmen toward higher education
"Our enlisted Airmen must remain nimble-footed and imaginative to prevent the currency of the enlisted members' knowledge from becoming ... «Air Force Link, Jul 15»
9
Giants 90-man roster breakdown: OT Marshall Newhouse -- 'I know I …
He is very nimble-footed," McAdoo said. "We need to get some pads on and get out there and get a look at him with the defense moving and be ... «Big Blue View, Jul 15»
10
Amari Morgan-Smith hoping to fire Cheltenham Town back into …
... League scoring record, he believes he is well set to play alongside either target man Danny Wright or nimble-footed forward Billy Waters. «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»

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