Diy Tools And Equipment

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a slang term used to refer to an object or gadget whose name is unknown or forgotten

  • The technician used a specialized doohickey to calibrate the machine.
  • Can you pass me that little doohickey over there?
  • I have no idea what this doohickey does, but I'm gonna try it anyway.
  • She always has some sort of mental doohickey that helps her stay focused.

adjective convenient or useful for a particular purpose; easily accessible

adverb in a clever or skillful way; with ease or dexterity

  • Having a multi-tool with various functions can be very handy in emergency situations.
  • I always keep a Swiss army knife handy in my backpack just in case.
  • I'm so glad I had my phone handy to capture that hilarious moment.
  • His ability to stay calm under pressure is a handy skill to have in this line of work.