Definition of handle

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

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Goose :: Goose (n.) A tailor's smoothing iron, so called from its handle, which resembles the neck of a goose..
Toat :: Toat (n.) The handle of a joiner's plane.
Concertina :: Concertina (n.) A small musical instrument on the principle of the accordion. It is a small elastic box, or bellows, having free reeds on the inside, and keys and handles on the outside of each of the two hexagonal heads..
Twibil :: Twibil (n.) A kind of mattock, or ax; esp., a tool like a pickax, but having, instead of the points, flat terminations, one of which is parallel to the handle, the other perpendicular to it..
Leo :: Leo (n.) A northern constellation east of Cancer, containing the bright star Regulus at the end of the handle of the Sickle..
Billhook :: Billhook (n.) A thick, heavy knife with a hooked point, used in pruning hedges, etc. When it has a short handle, it is sometimes called a hand bill; when the handle is long, a hedge bill or scimiter..
Treat :: Treat (v. i.) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; -- usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties..
Rounce :: Rounce (n.) The handle by which the bed of a hand press, holding the form of type, etc., is run in under the platen and out again; -- sometimes applied to the whole apparatus by which the form is moved under the platen..
Cittern-head :: Cittern-head (n.) Blockhead; dunce; -- so called because the handle of a cittern usually ended with a carved head.
Knife :: Knife (n.) An instrument consisting of a thin blade, usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting, fastened to a handle, but of many different forms and names for different uses; as, table knife, drawing knife, putty knife, pallet knife, pocketknife, penknife, chopping knife, etc...
Scythe :: Scythe (n.) An instrument for mowing grass, grain, or the like, by hand, composed of a long, curving blade, with a sharp edge, made fast to a long handle, called a snath, which is bent into a form convenient for use..
Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A maker or seller of candles.
Paw :: Paw (v. t.) To pass the paw over; to stroke or handle with the paws; hence, to handle fondly or rudely..
Heel :: Heel (n.) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe..
Bethumb :: Bethumb (v. t.) To handle; to wear or soil by handling; as books.
Beam :: Beam (n.) The main part of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.
Brace :: Brace (n.) A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock..
Spoon :: Spoon (n.) An implement consisting of a small bowl (usually a shallow oval) with a handle, used especially in preparing or eating food..
Gaff :: Gaff (n.) A barbed spear or a hook with a handle, used by fishermen in securing heavy fish..
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