Crossword clues for nimbler
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Nimble \Nim"ble\ (n[i^]m"b'l),
[Compar. Nimbler (n[i^]m"bl[~e]r); superl. Nimblest (n[i^]m"bl[e^]st).] [OE. nimel, pro
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orig., quick at seizing, fr. nimen to take, AS. niman; akin to D. nemen, G. nehmen, OHG. neman, Icel. nema, Goth. nima, and prob. to Gr. ne`mein to distribute. [root] 7. Cf. Nomand, Numb.] Light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift.
Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails.
--Pope.Note: Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinioned, nimble-winged, et
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Nimble Will (Bot.), a slender, branching, American grass ( Muhlenbergia diffusa), of some repute for grazing purposes in the Mississippi valley.
Syn: Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt.
Wiktionary
a. (en-comparative of: nimble)
Usage examples of "nimbler".
Behind it they could see the dark bulk of the nimbler, solid as a wall.
When the nimbler ceased to move he lifted the caller to his mouth, readied his tongue.
It did not crumble as had the wall in that other chamber when the nimbler had battered it, but parted evenly, as if slashed carefully by claw tip.
When the nimbler ceased to Move he lifted the caller to his mouth, readied his tongue.
They were formed beneath the rocks and ordered upwards, but the rocks were steep and the Riflemen nimbler than their heavily laden opponents.