Found 2 items, similar to Handiest.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: handiest
handiest
See
handy
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”
[also:
handiest,
handier]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Handiest
Handy
\Hand"y\ (h[a^]nd"[y^]), a. [Compar.
Handier
(-[i^]*[~e]r); 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.]
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To draw up and come to handy strokes. --Milton.
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2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.
“Each is handy in his way.” --Dryden.
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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.
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4. (Naut.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a
vessel.
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