Thesaurus: handy

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1. superl. Performed by the hand.
2. superl. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.
3. 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.
4. superl. Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
5. adj. easy to reach
6. adj. useful and convenient
7. adj. skillful with the hands
8. 1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton. 2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way." Dryden. 3. 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. 4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
9. Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
10. j:100 n. United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) s. easy to reach s. easy to use s. skillful with the hands