- finesse fi·nesse n
- [fɪ'nɛs]
finezza, Cards impasse f
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finesse fi·nesse n
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Finesse — Fi nesse (? or ?), n. [F., fr. fin fine. See {Fine}, a.] 1. Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem. [1913 Webster] This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finesse — Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
finesse — fi|nesse1 [ fı nes ] noun uncount 1. ) a delicate and skillful quality in the way you move or handle something 2. ) skill in dealing with difficult situations, especially situations in which you might easily offend people finesse fi|nesse 2 [ fı… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
finesse — fi•nesse [[t]fɪˈnɛss[/t]] n. v. nessed, ness•ing 1) extreme delicacy or subtlety in performance, skill, discrimination, etc 2) skill and adroitness in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation 3) a trick, artifice, or stratagem 4) gam an … From formal English to slang
nesse — aînesse chanoinesse clownesse diaconesse faunesse finesse ivrognesse jeunesse patronnesse vanesse ânesse … Dictionnaire des rimes
finesse — fi·nesse || fɪ nes n. delicacy, grace, refinement; tact; ability to manipulate; deception, artifice; move in a card game v. scheme, deceive; obtain through cunning … English contemporary dictionary
finesse — fi·nesse … English syllables
fi|nesse — «fuh NEHS», noun, verb, nessed, ness|ing. –n. 1. delicacy of execution; skill: »That young artist shows wonderful finesse. 2. the skillful handling of a delicate situation to one s advantage; subtle or tactful strategy: »A successful diplomat… … Useful english dictionary
Finessed — Finesse Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finessing — Finesse Fi*nesse , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Finessed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Finessing}.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
