oddly enough your own link supports UK more than anyone else considering two of the three definitions even mention the word dexterityPhantom Llama said:No, we have the dictionary's interpretation of skill(s) too much ingrained.
EDIT: I'm curious (since it's come up in PotA), what's your take on the hardness and hp of artefacts?
1. the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
2. competent excellence in performance; expertness; dexterity: The dancers performed with skill.
3. a craft, trade, or job requiring manual dexterity or special training in which a person has competence and experience: the skill of cabinetmaking.