handy
adjective
within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible.
handiness
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a word derived from
handy.
Example Sentences
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A father of two and grandfather of three, he says he learned his handiness from his dad, who worked as a carpenter for Washington Gas.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 18, 2022
Many Verge staffers are coffee fiends and swear by the handiness of these Ember mugs, but it’s best to pick one up when they go on sale from time to time.
From The Verge ● Jun. 2, 2022
I’m excited that we’re reawakening to our own handiness.
From The Guardian ● May 6, 2018
Not an episode passes without occasion to remark on the handiness of home ec.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 16, 2015
The girls quickly gathered and, after due examination, expressed by cries of praise their admiration of the handiness and deftness displayed by the two girls, and the first tent feast was held.
From Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer by Rena I. Halsey
