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What does light-handed mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word light-handed? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Gentle; benign and with minimal intervention.
  2. Sparing; applying only slight pressure or minimal amounts.
  3. Delicate and skilled; nimble and dextrous;
  4. Light-hearted; fun and witty or easygoing.
  5. flippant; lacking seriousness.
  6. (nautical or military) Not having a full complement of workers.
  7. Thieving, larcenous.
  8. (food) Fresh and light-tasting, not rich, heavy, or highly seasoned.
  9. (obsolete) Having or requiring little strength.
Adverb
  1. Carrying very little.
  2. In a light-handed manner.
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