Found 2 items, similar to finesse.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: finesse finesse n : subtly skillful handling of a situation [syn: delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Finesse Finesse \Fi`nesse"\ (? or ?), n. [F., fr. fin fine. See Fine, a.] 1. Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem. [1913 Webster] This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2. [1913 Webster] Finesse \Fi*nesse"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Finessed; p. pr. & vb. n. Finessing.] 1. To use artifice or stratagem. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] 2. (Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play. [1913 Webster]