Handy

['hændɪ] or ['hændi]

Definition

(noun.) United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958).

(adj.) easy to reach; 'found a handy spot for the can opener' .

(adj.) skillful with the hands; 'handy with an axe' .

(adj.) easy to use; 'a handy gadget' .

Edited by Griffith--From WordNet

Definition

(superl.) Performed by the hand.

(superl.) Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.

(superl.) Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.

(superl.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.

Editor: Ryan

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Dexterous, adroit, ready, expert, skilful, skilled, clever.[2]. Convenient, near, at hand, close at hand.

Checker: Noelle

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Near, convenient, useful, helpful, manageable, dexterous, ready, expert

ANT:Remote, Inconvenient, awkward, useless, cumbrous, unwieldy, unhandy

Checker: Millicent

Definition

adj. dexterous: ready to the hand: convenient: near.—adv. Hand′ily.—ns. Handi′ness; Hand′y-man a man for doing odd jobs.

Typist: Owen

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