HANDIER
HANDY
handy, ready to hand
(adjective) easy to reach; “found a handy spot for the can opener”
handy
(adjective) skillful with the hands; “handy with an axe”
handy
(adjective) useful and convenient; “a handy gadget”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
handier
comparative form of handy
Anagrams
• Henriad, adherin
Source: Wiktionary
HANDY
Hand"y, a. [Compar. Handier; superl. Handiest.] Etym: [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.)
Definition: Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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