Nĭm'ble, a.

a. [compar. NIMBLER; superl. NIMBLEST.] [A.-S. nēmol, numol, capable, receiving, catching, from niman, to take; Icel. nämr, Dan. nem, quick of understanding, ingenious, docile.] Light and quick in motion; moving with ease and celerity; lively; swift.

Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails. Pope.

☞ Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinnioned, nimble-winged, and the like.

Synonyms—Agile; quick; active; brisk; lively; prompt; expert.