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Noun handle has 1 sense
  1. handle, grip, handgrip, hold - 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"
    --1 is a kind of appendage
    --1 is a part of
     edge tool; hand tool; umbrella; baggage, luggage; cutlery, eating utensil; brush; briefcase; handbarrow; handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart; baseball bat, lumber; cricket bat, bat; racket, racquet; ladle; saucepan; frying pan, frypan, skillet; spatula; carpet beater, rug beater; cheese cutter; coffeepot; coffee cup; teacup; mug; watering can, watering pot; carrycot; faucet; handlebar; handset, French telephone; aspergill
     --1 has parts: shank, stem
    --1 has particulars:
     ax handle, axe handle; broomstick, broom handle; crop; haft, helve; hilt; hoe handle; knob; mop handle; panhandle; pommel, saddlebow; pommel; rake handle; stock; stock, gunstock
    Derived form: verb handle4
,Verb handle has 6 senses
  1. manage, deal, care, handle - 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"
    --1 is one way to control, command
    Derived forms: noun handler2, noun handling3
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s something
  2. treat, handle, do by - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
    --2 is one way to interact
    Sample sentences:
    Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
  3. cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address - deal with 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"
    --3 is one way to broach, initiate
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s something
  4. handle, palm - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
    --4 is one way to touch
    Derived forms: noun handle1, noun handling2
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  5. wield, handle - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"
    --5 is one way to manipulate
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
  6. handle - show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
    --6 is one way to     manipulate, keep in line, control
    Derived forms: noun handler1, noun handler3
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something
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