Etymology : Middle English handel, from Old English handle; akin to Old English hand
Pronunciation : han-d
&l
Function : noun
Date : before 12th century
1. part of an object designed to be gripped by the hand; first name, nickname, code name, title (Slang); unique identifier assigned to a file which allows a program to access it (Computers). feel, touch with the hands; deal in, do business with; manage; treat. handle\han"dle\ , v. t. [imp. & p. p. handled ; p. pr. & vb. n. handling] [oe. handlen, as. handian; akin to d. handelen to trade, g. handeln. see:
hand.].
2. to touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand. handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh. xiv.
3. about his altar, handling holy things.
4. to manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully. that fellow handles his bow like a crowkeeper.
5. to accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands. the hardness of the winters forces the breeders to house and handle their colts six months every year. w. temple.
6. to receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock.
7. to deal with; to make a business of. they that handle the law knew me not. ii.
8. 6. to treat; to use, well or ill. how wert thou handled being prisoner.
9. to manage; to control; to practice skill upon. you shall see:
how i will handle her.
10. to use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection. we will handle what persons are apt to envy others.
11. To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.
12. To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully.
13. To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands.
14. To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock.
15. To deal with; to make a business of.
16. To treat; to use, well or ill.
17. To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.
18. To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection.
19. To use the hands.
20. 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.
21. That of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise" show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs.
22. Priscilla Prescott" A man who earns his living by handicraft; a handicraftsman.
23. A man skilled or employed in handcraft.
24. In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.
25. The quality or state of being handy.
26. See Andiron.
27. Work done by the hands; hence, any work done personally.
28. A handkerchief.
29. A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face or hands.
30. A piece of cloth shaped like a handkerchief to be worn about the neck; a neckerchief; a neckcloth.
31. To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or h.
32. 1. A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it. I turned the handle and found the door was open.
33. A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object. The handle of a cricket bat protruded from under his arm. a broom handle.
34. If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully. To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job.
35. If you talk about the way that someone handles a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want. I think I would handle a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly + handling han·dling The family has criticized the military's handling of Robert's death.
36. If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it. She handled travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign.
37. When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands. I had never handled an automatic.
38. If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control. His ship had handled like a dream!.
39. When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands. Wear rubber gloves when handling cat litter.
40. If you have a handle on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it. When you have got a handle on your anxiety you can begin to control it.
41. If you fly off the handle, you suddenly and completely lose your temper. He flew off the handle at the slightest thing.
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