handiness

adjective, hand·i·er, hand·i·est.

1. within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
2. convenient or useful: A typewriter is a handy thing to have in the house.
3. skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous: a handy person.
4. easily maneuvered: a handy ship.

adjective handier or handiest

1. conveniently or easily within reach
2. easy to manoeuvre, handle, or usea handy tool
3. skilful with one’s hands

noun

1. W (illiam) C (hristopher). 1873–1958, US blues musician and songwriter, esp noted for the song “St Louis Blues”