Sleight

Pronunciation: /ˈslaɪt/

Sleight (noun)

  1. A small, quick movement used in magic to make something seem to happen without the audience noticing.
  2. A clever method for getting a result, often by hiding the real reason or steps.
  3. A dishonest way of controlling events or people by tricking them or using unfair methods.

Examples

  • The magician used a sleight to make the coin disappear.
  • A sleight can hide the movement of a hand during a trick.