Definition of handle

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Handle (v. t.) To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.

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Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands..
Pick :: Pick (n.) A heavy iron tool, curved and sometimes pointed at both ends, wielded by means of a wooden handle inserted in the middle, -- used by quarrymen, roadmakers, etc.; also, a pointed hammer used for dressing millstones..
Stale :: Stale (n.) The stock or handle of anything; as, the stale of a rake..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection..
Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube..
Swab :: Swab (n.) A bit of sponge, cloth, or the like, fastened to a handle, for cleansing the mouth of a sick person, applying medicaments to deep-seated parts, etc..
Spud :: Spud (n.) A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by farmers for digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly shaped implement used for various purposes..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.
Mustaiba :: Mustaiba (n.) A close-grained, neavy wood of a brownish color, brought from Brazil, and used in turning, for making the handles of tools, and the like..
Tang :: Tang (n.) The part of a knife, fork, file, or other small instrument, which is inserted into the handle..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To treat; to use, well or ill..
Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A maker or seller of candles.
Broomstick :: Broomstick (n.) A stick used as a handle of a broom.
Palm :: Palm (v. t.) To handle.
Gimlet :: Gimlet (n.) A small tool for boring holes. It has a leading screw, a grooved body, and a cross handle..
Helve :: Helve (n.) The handle of an ax, hatchet, or adze..
Gaff :: Gaff (n.) A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish..
Mallet :: Mallet (n.) A small maul with a short handle, -- used esp. for driving a tool, as a chisel or the like; also, a light beetle with a long handle, -- used in playing croquet..
Start :: Start (v. i.) The handle, or tail, of a plow; also, any long handle..
Tang :: Tang (n.) The part of a sword blade to which the handle is fastened.
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