knack

/næk/
noun
  1. A natural ability or skill for doing something, often learned through practice.
    • It takes a special knack to bake perfect bread every time.
    • She has a knack for solving puzzles quickly.
    • He has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
  2. A clever or tricky way of doing something; a special technique.
    • Once you get the knack of tying the knot, it's easy.
    • He showed me the knack of balancing the broom on my finger.
    • There's a knack to opening this jar without breaking the lid.
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