finesses in English
noun
1
intricate and refined delicacy.
orchestral playing of great finesse
2
(in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner.
It would be unwise for West to lead from either of his 3x suits (not knowing that partner has the aces), and West hopes to take a finesse in cups later.
verb
1
do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner.
his third shot, which he attempted to finesse, failed by a fraction
2
(in bridge and whist) play (a card that is not a certain winner) in the hope of winning a trick with it.
the declarer finesses ♦J
noun
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1. Antonyms for Clumsinesses include gracefulnesses, adeptnesses, adroitnesses, agilities, deftnesses, dexterities, dexterousness, expertises, finesses and graces
2. The approach outlined here undercuts the rage of anti - imperialism , finesses the almost certain violence against coalition troops and prevents the Iranians from colonizing Iraq .