HyperDic: handy

English > 4 senses of the word handy / Handy:
ADJECTIVEallhandy, ready to handeasy to reach
allhandyuseful and convenient
allhandyskillful with the hands
NOUNperson Handy, W. C. Handy, William Christopher HandyUnited States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)
handy / Handy > pronunciation
Soundshhae'ndiy
Rhymesalready ... yesterday: 132 rhymes with diy...
English > handy: 4 senses > adjective 1
MeaningEasy to reach.
Example"found a handy spot for the can opener"
Synonymready to hand
Broaderaccessiblecapable of being reached
Spanishadiente, cómodo, práctico, útil
Catalanadient, còmode, pràctic, útil
Nounshandinessthe quality of being at hand when needed
Adverbshandilyin a convenient manner
English > handy: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUseful and convenient.
Example"a handy gadget"
Broaderuseful, utileOf use or service
Spanishhábil, manejable, práctico
Catalanmanejable
Adverbshandilyin a convenient manner
English > handy: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningSkillful with the hands.
Example"handy with an axe"
BroaderadroitQuick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Spanishmanitas
Nounshandinessskillfulness with the hands
English > Handy: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958).
SynonymsW. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
Instance ofcomposersomeone who composes music as a profession
SpanishW. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy
CatalanW. C. Handy, William Christopher Handy

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