steady hand

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A hand that does not shake, often implying skill or calmness.

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Examples (10)

  • A surgeon needs a steady hand for delicate operations.
  • She painted the miniature with a remarkably steady hand.
  • Leading the team through the crisis required a steady hand.
  • He held the fragile vase with a steady hand.
  • Despite the turbulence, the pilot maintained a steady hand on the controls.
  • You need a very steady hand to thread this tiny needle.
  • The veteran craftsman's steady hand never wavered.
  • It takes a steady hand to pour the perfect latte art.
  • With a steady hand, she signed the important document.
  • The company needs a leader with a steady hand to navigate these uncertain times.