legerdemain

(eg. summary, interpretation, symbol )

legerdemain  /ˌlɛ dʒər də ˈmeɪn/ ? Meaning of "legerdemain"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

Synonym(s)

conjuring trick, deception, illusion, magic, magic trick, thaumaturgy

Usage(s):

  1. Great magicians use complicated legerdemain to fool their audiences.
  2. The movie was an extravaganza put together with some clever digital legerdemain.

Quotes

  • In "A Fan's Notes," Frederick Exley writes about the importance of football: "Why did football so bring me to life? I can't say precisely ...... It smacked of something old, something traditional, something unclouded by legerdemain and subterfuge. I...
    on Feb 10, 2010 By: Frederick Exley Source: OCRegister

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