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han·dle
 handle
- pronunciation:
- haen
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a part designed to be grasped in order to lift or hold the thing to which it is attached.
A suitcase needs to have strong handles.The handle on the top drawer is loose.
- synonyms:
- grip, hilt, hold, pull, shaft
- similar words:
- bail, haft, handlebar, helve, knob, stock
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| definition 2: |
anything that is used as or resembles such a part.
- similar words:
- grip, handlebar, hold, knob, pull
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| related words: |
butt, cock, control, crop |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
handled, handles, handling |
| definition 1: |
to deal with; manage.
The police had to call in extra officers to handle the emergency.In this job, you will have to handle various types of requests from customers.He's a difficult person, so you'll have to learn how to handle him.- synonyms:
- cope with, deal with, hack, manage
- similar words:
- come to grips with, command, control, execute, master, negotiate, process, treat, work
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| definition 2: |
to manipulate or examine with the hands.
You have to handle the puppy more gently.- synonyms:
- manipulate
- similar words:
- feel, finger, grope, hold, palpate, paw, stroke, touch
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| definition 3: |
to do business in; trade in.
Do you handle appliances?- synonyms:
- carry, deal in, market, sell, trade in
- similar words:
- offer, peddle, traffic in
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| related words: |
deal, direct, employ, endure, maneuver, market, operate, process, ride, run, sell, stand, stock, supervise, take, transact, treat, wield, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to behave or operate in a certain way when used.
I need a car that handles well.- similar words:
- ride
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| related words: |
operate, run, steer, work |
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