Similar Words
handhold
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Misspelling
andle, haandle, hamdle, handdle, handl, handlee, handlle, hanndle, hhandle

Handle — synonyms, definition

1. handle (Noun)

37 synonyms
awareness axle bail bar butt cane cognition crank crop doorknob ear grasp grip haft handgrip handhold hilt holder hoop horn • • •
3 definitions

handle (Noun) — The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it. ex. "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"

handle (Noun) — A name or identifier.

handle (Noun) — A way of understanding or controlling something. ex. "trying to get a handle on a complex issue"

1 type of
appendage
17 types
ax handle axe handle broom handle broomstick crop gunstock haft helve hilt hoe handle knob mop handle panhandle pommel rake handle saddlebow stock
2 parts
shank stem
43 parts of
aspergill aspersorium baggage baseball bat bat briefcase brush carpet beater carrycot cart cheese cutter coffee cup coffeepot cricket bat cutlery eating utensil edge tool faucet frying pan frypan • • •

2. handle (Verb)

85 synonyms
act act toward address adjust advise apply bargain behave behave toward bend bill care check clutch collect come to terms conduct contrive control cover • • •
6 definitions

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 types of
broach command control initiate interact keep in line manipulate touch
74 types
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