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Handiness Definition & Meaning

handiness
noun
  1. skillfulness with the hands; "he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity"
  2. the quality of being at hand when needed

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Frequently asked questions

What does handiness mean?
skillfulness with the hands; "he can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity" the quality of being at hand when needed
What part of speech is handiness?
Handiness is a noun.
How many definitions does handiness have?
Handiness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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