1. (verb)handle, grip, handgrip, hold 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"
2. (verb)manage, deal, care, handle 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"
3. (verb)treat, handle, do by interact in a certain way "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
4. (verb)cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address act on 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"
5. (verb)handle, palm touch, lift, or hold with the hands "Don't handle the merchandise"
6. (verb)wield, handle, manage handle effectively "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
7. (verb)handle show and train "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
Definitions of 'Handle'
Webster 1913 Dictionary
1. (noun)Handle 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
2. (noun)Handle that of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool
3. (verb)Handle to touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand
4. (verb)Handle to manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully
5. (verb)Handle to accustom to the hand; to work upon, or takecare of, with the hands
6. (verb)Handle to receive and transfer; to havepass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a largestock
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