Handy
Close by, useful
Handy suggests usefulness and accessibility, often implying skill or convenience.
Historically, it has roots in nautical language, where sailors used “handy” to describe tasks requiring manual dexterity or tools kept within reach.
In carpentry, a “handy” tool is one that is portable and versatile.
The term also extends to personal skill, as in being “handy with tools,” denoting practical expertise.
She’s handy with a sewing machine and can fix almost anything.
Serving a purpose
- practicalSuited for real use
- accessibleAble to be reached
- nearbyAt small distance
- availableReady to be used
within reach · ready · close by · portable · pocket-sized · grab-and-go · reachable · convenient
Skillful and quick
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- capableHaving required skills
skilled · crafty · proficient · competent · resourceful · talented · adroit · clever
Versatile home repairer
- toolsDevices for doing work
- repairRestore to working order
- fix-itRelating to repairs
- workshopPlace for making or learning
toolkit · wrench · hammer · screwdriver · maintenance · tinkering · home improvement · odd jobs
useful
Serving a purpose
- practicalSuited for real use
- accessibleAble to be reached
- nearbyAt small distance
available · within reach · ready · close by · portable · pocket-sized · grab-and-go · reachable · convenient · time-saving
deft
Skillful and quick
capable · skilled · crafty · proficient · competent · resourceful · talented · adroit · clever · apt
handyman
Versatile home repairer
workshop · toolkit · wrench · hammer · screwdriver · maintenance · tinkering · home improvement · odd jobs · carpentry
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Handyinconvenient
Causing difficulty or bother
useless · impractical · unwieldy · cumbersome · unhelpful
Handyclumsy
Lacking physical coordination
inept · all thumbs · unskilled · ham-fisted · unhandy
Handydistant
Far away or aloof
remote · out of reach · inaccessible · far away · unavailable
- shake handsMutual palm-grip greeting
- wash your handsRemove germs with soap
- right handDominant side for most
- holding handsGripping another's palm
- hold handsGrasp another's fingers
- hands upSurrender gesture demand
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