handiest

adjective

1. 1

   Easy to use, useful.

   “Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.”

2. 2

   Nearby, within reach.

   “I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.”

3. 3

   Of a person: dexterous, skilful.

   “She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards.”

4. 4

   Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.

5. 5

   Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.