How to pronounce“handle”in English
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Definitions of “handle”
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
“Once his fingers strayed to the handle of his hunting-knife, and I should have interfered had I not been conscious that Wickliffe was on his guard.”
An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
“They overturned him to all his interests by the sure but fatal handle of his own good nature.”
To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
“Happy, ye leaves! when as those lilly hands [...] Shall handle you.”
To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
“The hardness of the winters forces the breeders to house and handle their colts for at least six months every year.”
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