Handling — synonyms, definition

1. handling (Noun)

act action approach blow business care caress charge conduct contact contiguity control dealings deed direction doing execution management manipulation operation • • •

handling (Noun) — Manual (or mechanical) carrying, moving, delivering or working with something.

handling (Noun) — The action of touching with the hands (or the skilful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.

handling (Noun) — The management of someone or something. ex. "the handling of prisoners"

handling (Noun) — The packaging and shipping of goods to a customer; the cost of this.

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2. handling (Verb)

addressing caring covering dealing doing by managing palming ploughing plowing treating wielding

handling (Verb) — Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. ex. "This blender can't handle nuts"

handling (Verb) — Interact in a certain way. ex. "Handle the press reporters gently"

handling (Verb) — Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression. ex. "The course handled all of Western Civilization"

handling (Verb) — Touch, lift, or hold with the hands. ex. "Don't handle the merchandise"

handling (Verb) — Handle effectively. ex. "The burglar handled an axe"

handling (Verb) — Show and train. ex. "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"

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