handle

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handle Definition

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

handle Synonyms

• address
• care
• cover
• deal
• do by
• grip
• handgrip
• handle
• hold
• manage
• palm
• plow
• treat
• wield