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Meaning of handle

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  handle
      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"

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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