Handle - Definition

n 1: 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" [syn: handle, grip, handgrip, hold]
v 1: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with
this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts";
"She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
[syn: manage, deal, care, handle]
2: interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with
caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently" [syn:
treat, handle, do by]
3: act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This
book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western
Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
[syn: cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address]
4: touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the
merchandise" [syn: handle, palm]
5: handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young
violinist didn't manage her bow very well" [syn: wield,
handle, manage]
6: show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs.
Priscilla Prescott"