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nimble

nim·ble [ nímb'l ] (comparative nim·bler, superlative nim·blest)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. fast and agile: agile, fast, and light in movement

2. quick-thinking: able to think quickly and cleverly

[ Old English nǣmel, numol "quick at grasping" < niman "to take"]

nim·ble·ness noun
nim·bly adverb
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