1. handle - noun
· 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"
Synonym(s): grip, handgrip, hold
Hypernym(s): appendage
2. handle - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): manage, deal, care
3. handle - verb
· interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
Hypernym(s): interact
4. handle - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): cover, treat, plow, deal, address
5. handle - verb
· touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
Synonym(s): palm
Hypernym(s): touch
6. handle - verb
· handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
Hypernym(s): manipulate
7. handle - verb
· show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
Hypernym(s): manipulate, keep_in_line, control
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