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han·dle
 handle
- pronunciation:
- haen
d
 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- fly off the handle
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the part of an object made to be held in order to lift, move, or hold the object.
Use the handles to open the drawer.
- synonyms:
- grip, hilt, hold, shaft
- similar words:
- handlebar, knob, stock
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| related words: |
butt, cock, control, crop |
| phrase: |
fly off the handle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
handled, handles, handling |
| definition 1: |
to deal with; manage.
He handled the arrival of extra guests very well.- synonyms:
- cope with, deal with, manage
- similar words:
- command, control, execute, master, process, treat, work
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| definition 2: |
to touch or examine with the hands.
Please handle the flowers gently.- similar words:
- feel, finger, grope, hold, paw, stroke, touch
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| definition 3: |
to behave or operate in a certain way when used.
My new bicycle handles hills well. |
| related words: |
direct, employ, maneuver, market, operate, ride, run, sell, steer, stock, supervise, take, treat, work |
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