-adj. 25. handmade, hand-done, made or done by hand, handcrafted, handwoven, handloomed.
26. manual, hand-run, hand-operated. handbag, n. 1. pocketbook, bag, shoulder bag; purse, evening bag; wallet, billfold, card case.
2. valise, briefcase, small suitcase; gym bag, flight bag, traveling bag, satchel. handbill, n. circular, announcement, advertisement, SI. advert, U.S. flyer, broadside, broadsheet, handout, throwaway; brochure, pamphlet, booklet, leaflet, folder; notice, bulletin, placard, poster, bill. handbook, n. manual, guide, enchiridion, guidebook, vade mecum, pocket manual, booklet, catalog; primer, bible, basic text, Inf. ABC; instruction book, directory, book of directions, SI. how-to or do-it-yourself book; itinerary, travel guide, tour book; road guide, atlas, map, chart, plan.
handcart, n. pushcart, barrow, handbarrow, wheel barrow, small cart or wagon; stroller, baby carriage, go-cart, Chiefly Brit, perambulator, Chiefly Brit. Inf. pram.
handcuff, n. 1. Usu. handcuffs manacles, cuffs,
Brit. SI. darbies, SI. bracelets. See fetter (def. 1).
-v. 2. impede, hinder, thwart, frustrate, hamper, inhibit. handful, n. fistful, small amount, modicum; a few, a little.
handicap, n. 1. disadvantage, impediment, imposi tion, hindrance, check, curb, trammel, restraint, constraint, restriction; burden, weight, encumbrance, millstone; obstacle, obstruction, barrier, block, stumbling block; drawback, inconvenience, difficulty.
2. advantage, edge, odds, points; head start.
-v. 3. impede, impair, hinder, hamper, disable, put at a disadvantage; check, curb, restrain, constrain, trammel, bridle, hold back; burden, encumber, weigh down, saddle. handicraft, n. craft, handiwork, manual art or skill, industrial art or skill; craftsmanship, workmanship, artisanship. handicraftsman, n. artisan, artificer, craftsman, master craftsman; skilled laborer, mechanic, Obs. artist.
handily, adv. 1. dexterously, proficiently, compe tently, capably, efficiently; skillfully, cleverly, deftly, nimbly, adroitly; authoritatively, masterfully, expertly.
2. conveniently, advantageously, suitably; helpfully, agreeably, pleasantly.
3. easily, facilely, readily, Inf. with no sweat or strain, hands-down; effortlessly, comfortably, with one's eyes closed, with one's hands tied; like shooting fish in a barrel. handiness, n. 1. convenience, accessibility, attainability, availability; usefulness, practicality, workability.
2. cleverness, adroitness, dexterity, deftness; expertness, proficiency, efficiency; skill, ability, capability; aptitude, expertise, know-how, knack; green thumb, magic touch. handkerchief, n. 1. hanky, veronica, (in ancient Rome) sudarium, Fr. mouchoir; tissue, Trademark. Kleenex, SI. snot rag.
2. kerchief, neckerchief, scarf. handle, n. 1. hilt, haft, helve, grip; knob, pull, shank, shaft, handlebar, bail; lug, peg, butt; hold, grasp, command.
-v. 2. touch, feel, finger; carry, hold, pick up, lift, heft, heave; pat, Yiddish, glet, caress, stroke, fondle, pet, hug; palpate, massage, knead, rub, press.
3. manage, direct, oversee, superintend, supervise; administer, execute, transact; regulate, operate, swing, run; control, command, rule; head, govern, boss, take charge of, take the reins or wheel or helm of; steer,