Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'finesse':
A method of leading up to a tenace, as in bridge, in order to prevent an opponent from winning the trick with an intermediate card.
To play (a card) as a finesse.
Skillful, subtle handling of a situation; tactful, diplomatic maneuvering.
A stratagem in which one appears to decline an advantage.
To use finesse.
To make a finesse in cards.
To handle with a deceptive or evasive strategy.
Refinement and delicacy of performance, execution, or artisanship.
To accomplish by the use of finesse.
Synonyms of word 'finesse' :
discreetness
delicacy
diplomacy
Usage of the word 'finesse' in Sentences :
finesse this problem by starting with the applications, considering some specific non-linear differential equations.
They also lack the finesse you may be used to with your rods back home.
finesse what we can do; we need to make some hard decisions.
This vintage has surprising finesse despite a hefty whack of alcohol ( 14.5 per cent ).
Do you take the club finesse, or the spade finesse, or both?
finessed the club.
finesse the shot.
Running 4 modules can be a bit of a trick and requires some finesse most of the time.
This beer has considerable finesse with is clean body.
West cashed two top clubs and then took the diamond finesse, followed by cashing the ace.
Do you take the club finesse, or the spade finesse, or both?
He had no formal training, but what he lacked in technical finesse he made up for in style.
Do you take the club finesse, or the spade finesse, or both?
Usage of the word 'finesse' in popular media :
Washington Post —
“south took the ace, cashed the q-a of trumps and
finessed with the queen of clubs.....
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finesse won again, but when south discarded a spade on the ace of clubs, east also threw a spade. ....
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“hezbollah is a ruthless political player, but it's a mistake to underestimate the
finesse of its tactics. ....
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“the real question is whether we have the
finesse and the will to wield that influence effectively.....
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“"the market had expected trichet to use some
finesse in his hawkish remarks today - he used a sledgehammer," said michael woolfolk, senior currency strategist at bank of new york mellon.....
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“pliant wrist action, supple phrases etched with
finesse and unflagging mobility over the keyboard's expanse, underscored his sense of delicacy.....
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“working from his own script, director george nolfi has executed the cinematic equivalent of a twisting, tumbling high dive with precision and
finesse....
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Wall Street Journal —
“once again, ghislaine barthod has made red wines that are ripe, uplifting, spicy and full of
finesse and vibrancy.....
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“it was a delicate balance between force and
finesse, performed while avoiding a crash with our fellow players. ....
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“ mr. obama is trying to
finesse that political reality, even as he still won't yield on the substance.....
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“one of the biggest criticisms about the orlando magic this season has been that they are a
finesse team that couldn't win tough, grind it out games.....
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