Handy

  • 21handy — adj. 1) handy at; with (she s handy with tools) 2) handy for (this tool is handy for various jobs) 3) handy to + inf. (it s handy to have a pharmacy so close = it s handy having a pharmacy so close) * * * [ hændɪ] with (she s handy with tools)… …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 22handy — hand|y [ hændi ] adjective * 1. ) useful: handy for: The book is handy for quick reference. a handy electronic diary handy hints/tips: The article gave many handy hints for decorating a small apartment. be handy to do something: It s always handy …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 23Handy — Mobiltelefon; Gurke (umgangssprachlich); Natel (schweiz.); Funktelefon; Taschentelefon; Mobilfunktelefon; Handtelefon; Funkfernsprecher * * * Han|dy [ hɛndi] …

    Universal-Lexikon

  • 24handy — 01. This newspaper article gives some [handy] advice on what to look for when shopping for a used car. 02. Bank cards are really quite [handy] because they mean you can get money at any time of the day or night. 03. This little pocket knife is… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 25handy — [[t]hæ̱ndi[/t]] handier, handiest 1) ADJ GRADED Something that is handy is useful. The book gives handy hints on looking after indoor plants... Credit cards can be handy they mean you do not have to carry large sums of cash. 2) PHRASE: V inflects …

    English dictionary

  • 26handy — hand|y S3 [ˈhændi] adj comparative handier superlative handiest 1.) useful ▪ It s quite a handy little tool. ▪ It s very handy having a light above your desk. ▪ Take your swimming trunks with you they might come in handy (=be useful) . 2.) …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 27handy — adj. (informal) 1 useful VERBS ▪ be ▪ come in ▪ I advise you to buy one it may come in handy one day. ADVERB ▪ extremely …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 28handy — adjective 1 useful and simple to use: a handy little gadget for peeling potatoes 2 informal near and easy to reach: If there s a pen and paper handy, I ll make a shopping list. | be handy for BrE: Theo s flat is handy for the shops. 3 come in… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 29handy — [ˈhændi] adj 1) useful a handy tool[/ex] 2) close to you and therefore easy to reach or easy to get to Keep your pills handy just in case you feel seasick.[/ex] 3) good at doing things with your hands He s very handy with a paintbrush (= good at… …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 30handy — /ˈhændi / (say handee) adjective (handier, handiest) 1. ready to hand; conveniently accessible: to have aspirins handy. 2. ready or skilful with the hands; deft; dexterous. 3. convenient to handle; easily manipulated or manoeuvred: a handy ship.… …