transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnim-bəl ]
adjective
( nim·bler -b(ə-)lər ; nim·blest -b(ə-)ləst)
Etymology: Middle English nimel, from Old English numol holding much, from niman to take; akin to Old High German neman to take, Greek nemein to distribute, manage, nomos pasture, nomos usage, custom, law
Date: 14th century
1. : quick and light in motion : agile
nimble fingers
2.
a. : marked by quick, alert, clever conception, comprehension, or resourcefulness
a nimble mind
b. : responsive , sensitive
a nimble listener
• nim·ble·ness -bəl-nəs noun
• nim·bly -blē adverb