nimble

Infinitive complement

• get: You do need to be fairly nimble to get around the tiered garden although some 50 % is wheelchair accessible it is claimed.
• work: Over time, housing associations have proved nimble enough to work with big government agencies and deliver in the trenches.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: Introduction of a new triple-layered DO element not only makes the lens more nimble, it delivers unrivaled imaging performance.

Modifies a noun

• footwork: The swell was about 6 8 feet but with a bit of nimble footwork all made it back on-board if somewhat wet!
• finger: However, whenever she actually knows the answers, Louise's nimble fingers are quicker on the buzzer than anyone else's.
• foot: She has a wonderfully light, ethereal touch and nimble feet.
• hand: A thrill went through me as I felt his small nimble hand in mine.
• car: I need a lightweight, nimble car to chuck about, you see.
• work: However, it wasn't all about nimble finger work.

Modifying Another Word

• surprisingly: The bike is surprisingly nimble through tight corners too.
• very: He was of medium stature and weight, very nimble and very neat in all his work and conduct.
• so: Neither can I knit quite so fast these days as my fingers are not so nimble.
• quite: The only problem is that the evil cats have become quite nimble at catching birds on it.
• extremely: It is also extremely nimble, stopping and starting on a dime thanks to the low-mass platter.
• particularly: All fencing should be adequate and safe, especially since moorland ponies are particularly nimble and are likely to be unsettled initially.

Used with adjective complement

• become: Over the years, ICANN has become incredibly nimble at avoiding putting its foot in a hole.
• prove: Many companies had proved nimble in identifying new market opportunities.