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handle

('h/&/nd/-/l )

the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it(noun.artifact)

Example:
He grabbed the hammer by the handle.

Synonym:
grip, handgrip, hold

source: wordnet30
That part of vessels, instruments, etc., which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.(noun)

source: webster1913

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of(verb.social)

Example:
This blender can't handle nuts.

Synonym:
care, deal, manage

source: wordnet30
interact in a certain way(verb.social)

Example:
Handle the press reporters gently.

Synonym:
do by, treat

source: wordnet30
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression(verb.communication)

Synonym:
address, cover, deal, plow, treat

source: wordnet30
touch, lift, or hold with the hands(verb.contact)

Example:
Don't handle the merchandise.

Synonym:
palm

source: wordnet30
handle effectively(verb.contact)

Synonym:
manage, wield

source: wordnet30
show and train(verb.emotion)

Example:
The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott.

source: wordnet30
To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.(verb)

source: webster1913
To use the hands.(verb)

source: webster1913

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