skill
an ability that has been acquired by training
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,285 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,635 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- an ability that has been acquired by training also: accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainment
- ability to produce solutions in some problem domain also: science the skill of a well-trained boxerthe sweet science of pugilism
skill in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The Phaeacians and Odysseus display their skill in sports.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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A most handy little man he was and could turn his skill in many directions.
The Torch and Other Tales · Eden Phillpotts · Chapter 1
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He was famed for great knowledge and skill in horsemanship, being as dexterous on horseback as a Tartar.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow · Washington Irving · Chapter 1
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No praise as yours so bravely rewards the singer's skill; Thank God! of maids like Elsie the land has plenty still!
Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems Part 6 From — Volume I · John Greenleaf Whittier · Chapter 1
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And in fact, yes, by skill or luck, they have hitherto avoided the police-courts where so many others have come to grief.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1