He can do any sort of work requiring handiness and dexterity. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Rifle exercises have for their purpose the development of "handiness" with the piece. From Wordnik.com. [Military Instructors Manual] Reference
"handiness" and native sagacity of her class, and so true and close to. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860] Reference
"handiness," and he soon distinguished himself by the superior activity and neatness with which he performed his work. From Wordnik.com. [Kenelm Chillingly — Complete] Reference
But I can see the handiness of being able to carry a whole library in one device. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » New Toy] Reference
IFP-aligned Amakhosi complaining about the uneven handiness way the programme is handled. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Americans, is termed 'faculty,' and with Englishmen bears the homelier name of 'handiness.'. From Wordnik.com. [The Education of American Girls] Reference
Its colossal bulk and weight completely nullified the lightness and handiness of the rifle. From Wordnik.com. [Optical Delusions] Reference
Chinese ship had neither the speed nor handiness to ram the swiftest ship in the enemy's line. From Wordnik.com. [Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima] Reference
An ancient type of zebu, preferred for its handiness in cultivating small paddies and terraced fields. From Wordnik.com. [1 Microcattle] Reference
I skeptically approach all new lawn gadgets, but when I opened Leaf Loader its handiness was apparent. From Wordnik.com. [Seasonal gardening gifts: Where innovation meets practicality] Reference
The ironclad, he answered, must use torpedoes, and then he maintained that the speed and handiness of the. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885] Reference
handiness becomes the more desirable as the machines are smaller, but handiness is not to be despised even in. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888] Reference
Mr. Potts, having carefully removed all traces of his handiness, gazes with recovered courage on the coming foe. From Wordnik.com. [Molly Bawn] Reference
Sometimes, he thought, following Captain Row-landson across the floor, he regretted his handiness with languages. From Wordnik.com. [Beyond the Sunrise]
A new-to-me blogger, Experimentation of Taste, shares her husband's handiness in helping organize her treasure trove. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-07-01] Reference
Considering this, and the well-known handiness of Americans, there need surely be no disease and death from privation. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 49, November, 1861] Reference
I like a single shot for light carry and short handiness, but that's a little counter-intuitive for heavy turkey loads. From Wordnik.com. [i am buying a shotgun for tuckey 10 gauge or 12 gauge semi or pump or single shot im going to put a red dot on it] Reference
Highness's personal attractions, the excellent cut of his coat, and the handiness with which he performed small services. From Wordnik.com. [Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century] Reference
Not to mention the handiness of the ‘ignore’ command, which effectively makes a harasser completely invisible to you. From Wordnik.com. [Continuing the debate over sexual attraction, gender roles and power] Reference
The engine illustrated in Figs. 53 to 66 will give sufficient scope for energy and handiness with drill and soldering iron. From Wordnik.com. [Things To Make] Reference
I actually like the size, weight and handiness of it over the Encore, However, it won't handle the pressures of the .308 or 30/06. From Wordnik.com. [Im in the market for a quality single-shot that does not cost a fortune (sadly that rules out the ruger #1, would love to have o] Reference
For all the claims of their optical friendliness and handiness, e-books still strain the eyes and are challenging to carry around. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-02-01] Reference
Calluna, the flowering shrub also known as heather, seems to have been appreciated not so much for its beauty as its handiness as a broom. From Wordnik.com. [From the Teeth of the Lion to the Dandelion] Reference
When you come to try this method, you will appreciate its handiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Mountains] Reference
What I prize most is safety, and in, the second place swift transit and handiness. From Wordnik.com. [Mark Twain's Speeches] Reference
SignPack will contribute to streamlining your business processes with efficiency and handiness. From Wordnik.com. [Softpedia - Windows - All] Reference
Jibs became universal, adding greatly to handiness in general and the power of tacking in particular. From Wordnik.com. [All Afloat A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways] Reference
I'm a little concerned about giving Google even more info but the handiness of this cannot be denied. From Wordnik.com. [Search Engine Journal] Reference
The commission majority was concerned about the Police Department's even-handiness in applying its rules. From Wordnik.com. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local News] Reference
Recording with a DSLR does require some handiness, and preferrably some additional knowledge of photography and video. From Wordnik.com. [LetsGoDigital English Edition] Reference
And there can be no question about that handiness: 9,200 agents, 320 employees, and over 10 billion tickets sold to date. From Wordnik.com. [Chicago Reader] Reference
Boyd Connoway, also, usually gave us the benefit of his universal genius for advice, and, when he chose, for handiness also. From Wordnik.com. [The Dew of Their Youth] Reference
But even Pisani acknowledges that the handiness of lottery outlets is bound to entice people with a "predisposition" to gambling. From Wordnik.com. [Chicago Reader] Reference
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