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handle - 8 definitions

- noun
1. handle -- 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"
synonyms: grip, handgrip, hold
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
2. manage -- 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"
synonyms: manage, deal, care
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. treat -- interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
synonyms: treat, do by
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. cover -- 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"
synonyms: cover, treat, plow, deal, address
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. handle -- touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
synonyms: palm
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. wield -- handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
synonyms: wield, manage
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. handle -- show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. handle, handled -- to touch with the hands
synonyms: handled, handles, rehandle, unhandled
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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