handle
/hˈændʌl/
Explore definitions, synonyms, and language insights of handle
Definitions
Noun
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"
Verb
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"
Verb
interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
Verb
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"
Verb
touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don''t handle the merchandise"
Verb
handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn''t manage her bow very well"
Verb
show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
More General Terms
More Specific Terms
abuse
administer
administrate
ax handle
axe handle
baby
bemock
broom handle
broomstick
brutalise
brutalize
carry on
cocker
coddle
come to grips
conduct
coordinate
cosset
criminalize
crop
cut
deal
direct
discourse
discuss
dispose of
disregard
do well by
featherbed
field
fumble
get to grips
gloss over
gunstock
haft
handle with kid gloves
helve
hilt
hoe handle
ignore
ill-treat
ill-use
indulge
juggle
knob
maltreat
manhandle
manipulate
mind
misconduct
mishandle
mismanage
mistreat
mock
mollycoddle
mop handle
nurse
organise
organize
pamper
panhandle
ply
pommel
process
pump
rake handle
ride roughshod
rough-house
run roughshod
saddlebow
skate over
skimp over
slur over
smooth over
snub
spoil
step
stock
strong-arm
sweep
swing
swing out
take care
talk about
theologise
theologize
touch
upstage
work
wrong