handier; handiest
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: clever in using the hands especially in a variety of useful ways
handy with a hammer as well as with a paintbrush
handiness
noun
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This is handy when two tracks need to be kept separate for further editing.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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And his shot-blocking and hitting should be handy against the Panthers.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The interior has plenty of handy pockets along with a front zippered pocket for easy, secure access to your phone, passport, or any other travel essentials.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Watashi Packable Puffer Jacket Winter coats are one of the trickiest things to pack, which is why this stylish puffer comes in handy.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
And his shot-blocking and hitting should be handy against the Panthers.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The interior has plenty of handy pockets along with a front zippered pocket for easy, secure access to your phone, passport, or any other travel essentials.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Handy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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