handy

  • (adjective): Easy to use, useful.
  • (adjective): Nearby, within reach.
  • (adjective): Of a person: dexterous, skilful.
  • (adjective): Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
  • (adjective): Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
  • Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.
  • I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.
  • She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards.