1. Plural of legerdemain; skillful tricks or illusions performed by a magician or conjurer.
Usage: Often used in the context of magic performances or sleight of hand.
2. Plural of legerdemain; clever or deceptive stratagems; trickery or deception.
Usage: Figurative use; often applied to dishonest or cunning behavior in business, politics, or other contexts.

Examples

• The magician amazed the audience with his legerdemains, making coins disappear and reappear.
• Through financial legerdemains, the company concealed its true losses from investors.
• The illusionist's legerdemains relied on years of practice and perfect timing.
• Political legerdemains often confuse voters about the real issues at stake.
• The card player's legerdemains were so smooth that no one noticed the switched deck.
• Her legerdemains in the kitchen transformed simple ingredients into gourmet dishes.
• The accountant's legerdemains with the numbers eventually led to an investigation.