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  1. 1. superl. Performed by the hand. Source: opted
  2. 2. superl. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. Source: opted
  3. 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. Source: opted
  4. 4. superl. Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel. Source: opted
  5. 5. adj. easy to reach Source: wordnet
  6. 6. adj. useful and convenient Source: wordnet
  7. 7. adj. skillful with the hands Source: wordnet
  8. 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. Source: webster
  9. 9. Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel. Source: adambom
  10. 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 Source: ecdict

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