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handy
1[ han-dee ]
adjective
- within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible:
The aspirins are handy.
- convenient or useful:
A digital thermometer is a handy thing to have at home.
a handy person.
Synonyms: ,
- easily maneuvered:
a handy ship.
Synonyms: , ,
Handy
2[ han-dee ]
noun
- W(illiam) C(hristopher), 1873–1958, U.S. blues composer.
Handy
1/ ˈæԻɪ /
noun
- HandyW(illiam) C(hristopher)18731958MUSMUSIC: blues musicianMUSIC: songwriter W ( illiam ) C ( hristopher ). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song "St Louis Blues"
handy
2/ ˈæԻɪ /
adjective
- conveniently or easily within reach
- easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use
a handy tool
- skilful with one's hands
Derived Forms
- ˈԻ徱Ա, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- Իi·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
Idioms and Phrases
see come in handy .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But with a university handy, local leaders in support and an encouraging start, several locals said the Farm House seems suited for the challenge.
It can come in handy for parents, too.
Such was the case on Saturday against Greensboro, and against Mississippi State, another team that hangs its hat on defense, it could come in handy.
Another 7-footer could come in handy, even if Mara returns, to help the team counter some of the massive front lines in the Big Ten.
Rubens Barrichello became a fixture in the cockpit, as the Brazilian brought a handy budget along with his obvious talent.
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