fi·nesse
/fəˈnes/
noun
- intricate and refined delicacy."orchestral playing of great finesse"synonyms: skill, subtlety, expertise, flair, knack, panache, dash, flourish, elan, polish, adroitness, skillfulness, adeptness, artistry, art, artfulness, virtuosity, mastery, genius, know-how
- (in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner.synonyms: winning move, trick, stratagem, ruse, maneuver, scheme, artifice, machination, bluff, wile, dodge
verb
- do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner."his third shot, which he attempted to finesse, failed by a fraction"
- (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"
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