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Meaning of 'handle' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Handle [ n.]
- That part of vessels, instruments, etc., which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.
- That of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool.
2 . Handle [ v. i.]
- To use the hands.
3 . Handle [ v. t.]
- To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.
- To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully.
- To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands.
- To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock.
- To deal with; to make a business of.
- To treat; to use, well or ill.
- To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.
- To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection.

Meaning of 'handle' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . handle [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example in sentence:
  • he grabbed the hammer by the handle;
  • it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
2 . handle [ v]
Meaning (2):
- interact in a certain way
Example in sentence:
  • Do right by her;
  • Handle the press reporters gently;
  • Treat him with caution, please
Meaning (3):
- touch, lift, or hold with the hands
Example in sentence:
  • Don't handle the merchandise
Meaning (4):
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Example in sentence:
  • I can deal with this crew of workers;
  • She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old;
  • This blender can't handle nuts
Meaning (5):
- handle effectively
Example in sentence:
  • The burglar wielded an axe;
  • The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
Meaning (6):
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Example in sentence:
  • The course covered all of Western Civilization;
  • The new book treats the history of China;
  • This book deals with incest
Meaning (7):
- show and train
Example in sentence:
  • The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott

Nearby Words:

han han sa han't hanap hanaper hance hanch hand hand flus hand staves

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