Definition of handle

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of handle is as below...

Handle (v. t.) To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection..

Lern More About Handle

Bethumb :: Bethumb (v. t.) To handle; to wear or soil by handling; as books.
Wimble :: Wimble (n.) An instrument for boring holes, turned by a handle..
Broom :: Broom (n.) An implement for sweeping floors, etc., commonly made of the panicles or tops of broom corn, bound together or attached to a long wooden handle; -- so called because originally made of the twigs of the broom..
Bail :: Bail (n.) The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable..
Manubrial :: Manubrial (a.) Of or pertaining to a manubrium; shaped like a manubrium; handlelike.
Maniglion :: Maniglion (n.) Either one of two handles on the back of a piece of ordnance.
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.
Brake :: Brake (v. t.) An extended handle by means of which a number of men can unite in working a pump, as in a fire engine..
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..
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..
Nib :: Nib (n.) One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon..
Tang :: Tang (n.) The part of a knife, fork, file, or other small instrument, which is inserted into the handle..
Butteris :: Butteris (n.) A steel cutting instrument, with a long bent shank set in a handle which rests against the shoulder of the operator. It is operated by a thrust movement, and used in paring the hoofs of horses..
Rung :: Rung (n.) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel..
Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A dealer in other commodities, which are indicated by a word prefixed; as, ship chandler, corn chandler..
Knob :: Knob (n.) A knoblike ornament or handle; as, the knob of a lock, door, or drawer..
Whipstick :: Whipstick (n.) Whip handle; whipstock.
Mopstick :: Mopstick (n.) The long handle of a mop.
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc..
Ironheads :: Ironheads (n.) A European composite herb (Centaurea nigra); -- so called from the resemblance of its knobbed head to an iron ball fixed on a long handle.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us