Meaning of HANDY
| Pronunciation: | | 'handee, 'handee
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- [n] 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"
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| | Synonyms: | | accessible, adroit, convenient, ready to hand(p), W. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy |
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| | See Also: | | composer | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Hand"y\, a. [Compar. {Handier}; superl. {Handiest}.] [OE.
hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D.
handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]
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.
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