handle

nouns

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"

grip, handgrip, handle, hold

verbs

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"

care, deal, handle, manage

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handler

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handling

interact in a certain way

"Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"

do by, handle, treat

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"

address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat

touch, lift, or hold with the hands

"Don't handle the merchandise"

handle, palm

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handling

handle effectively

"The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"

handle, manage, wield

show and train

"The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"

handle

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handler

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handler

is a type of (narrower)

control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

"She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"

control, keep in line, manipulate