dab hands
/dæb hændz/
NOUN
1. An expert or highly skilled person
A person who has considerable skill, knowledge, or experience in a particular activity or field.
1.1. General expertise and proficiency
People who demonstrate exceptional ability or competence in a particular subject, profession, or activity.
Synonyms
- experts
- adepts
- professionals
- specialists
- masters
- authorities
- virtuosos
- pros
- whizzes
- wizards
- hotshots
- aces
- crackajacks
Antonyms
- amateurs
- beginners
- novices
- inexperts
- nonexperts
- apprentices
Examples
- The team of designers were all dab hands at creating visually stunning graphics.
- The musicians in the band were dab hands at playing a variety of instruments.
- The developers were considered dab hands in the industry because of their technical expertise.
- They are dab hands at solving difficult problems.
Related Words
- expertise
- proficiency
- mastery
- skill
- competence
- knowledge
- experience
- talent
- ability
- craftsmanship
- specialization
1.2. Versatility across different skills
People who are capable and experienced in several different activities or practical fields.
Synonyms
- all-rounders
- Renaissance people
- jacks-of-all-trades
- versatile experts
Antonyms
- specialists
- one-trick ponies
Examples
- The workshop employs several dab hands who can handle everything from carpentry to electrical repairs.
- They are dab hands at a wide range of creative and technical tasks.
Related Words
- versatility
- adaptability
- resourcefulness
- multiskilling
- breadth of knowledge
- generalist