HANDY

adj. 1 nearby, accessible, available, at or on or to hand, close (by), convenient, at one's fingertips, within (easy) reach, (at the) ready Because of the recent break-ins, she keeps a pistol handy 2 usable, serviceable, manoeuvrable, clever, useful, helpful, practical A pair of pliers and a screwdriver are the handiest tools 3 deft, clever, dexterous, adroit, adept, skilled, skilful, proficient, expert Aunt Sara is very handy with a needle and thread