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Deft vs Defat - What's the difference?

deft | defat |

As an adjective deft

is quick and neat in action; skillful.

As a verb defat is

to remove fat from a material, especially by the use of solvents.

deft

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Quick and neat in action; skillful
    • He assembled it in one fluid, deft motion.

    See also

    * daft

    defat

    English

    Verb

  • To remove fat from a material, especially by the use of solvents

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