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单词 handy
释义 handy
I. \ˈhandē, ˈhaan-, -di\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: hand (I) + -y
1. obsolete : performed by hand
 < handy strokes — John Milton >
2.
 a. : ready to the hand : conveniently near and accessible
  < a handy restaurant just around the corner >
  < kept his gun handy as long as danger was near >
 b. : convenient for handling, for use, or for reference
  < a handy volume >
 also : convenient for or adaptable to a variety of uses
  < a handy tool in the kitchen >
 c. of a ship : easily handled : obedient to the helm
3. : clever in using the hands especially in a variety of convenient ways
 < a man who is handy around the house >
: adroit, dexterous
 < handy with a paintbrush >
Synonyms: see dexterous
II. adverb
dialect : handily
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