Meaning & use
Handy
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Convenient to use or nearby; also, skillful with one's hands at practical tasks.
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Keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergencies.
Her father was always handy, fixing anything that broke around the house.
A note on using this word
Can describe both the accessibility of an object and a person's practical skill or dexterity.
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