a.
Through the mid seas the nimble pinnace sails. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Nimble is sometimes used in the formation of self-explaining compounds; as, nimble-footed, nimble-pinioned, nimble-winged, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nimble Will (Bot.),
adj. same as light-fingered; thievish; pilfering.
n. The quality of being nimble; lightness and quickness in motion; agility; swiftness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Nimbleness. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]