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The definition of handle

16 Definitions of: handle

    1. noun, the part of a utensil, drawer, etc, designed to be held in order to move, use, or pick up the object
    2. noun, a glass beer mug with a handle
    3. noun, slang a person's name or title
    4. noun, a CB radio slang name for call sign
    5. noun, an opportunity, reason, or excuse for doing something
    6. noun, the quality, as of textiles, perceived by touching or feeling
    7. noun, the total amount of a bet on a horse race or similar event
    8. noun, fly off the handle to become suddenly extremely angry
    9. verb, to pick up and hold, move, or touch with the hands
    10. verb, to operate or employ using the hands
    11. verb, to have power or control over
    12. verb, to manage successfully
    13. verb, to discuss (a theme, subject, etc)
    14. verb, to deal with or treat in a specified way
    15. verb, to trade or deal in (specified merchandise)
    16. verb, to react or respond in a specified way to operation or control
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Synonyms: control, tackle, use, finger, grip, knob, hilt, haft, stock, helve And more...
 

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