handiness

Definitions of handiness
  1. noun
    skillfulness with the hands
    “he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity”
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    type of:
    skillfulness
    the state of being cognitively skillful
  2. noun
    the quality of being at hand when needed
    synonyms: accessibility, availability, availableness
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    types:
    command
    availability for use
    print
    availability in printed form
    type of:
    convenience
    the quality of being useful and convenient
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