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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Handy \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: handy adj 1: easy to reach; "found a handy spot for the can opener" [syn: {convenient}, {ready to hand(p)}] 2: easy to use "a handy gadget" 3: skillful with the hands; "handy with an axe"
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