Both Uses of
deft
in
Holes, by Louis Sachar
- He popped some sunflower seeds into his mouth, deftly removed the shells with his teeth, and spat them into Stanley's hole.
p. 32.8 *deftly = quickly and skillfully
- He popped some sunflower seeds in his mouth, deftly chewed them, and spat out the shells.
p. 146.7
Definition:
quick and skillful