finesse

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 Verb

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finesse (countable and uncountable; plural finesses)

1. (uncountable) The property of having grace, elegance, skill, or balance.
2. (countable) (bridge) A technique which allows one to promote tricks based on a favorable position of one or more cards in the hands of the opponent.

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to finesse (third-person singular simple present finesses, present participle finessing, simple past and past participle finessed)

1. To handle or manage carefully or skillfully.