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Noun handle has 1 sense
- 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:
Verb handle has 6 senses
- 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
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Somebody ----s somebody
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- 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
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Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
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Somebody ----s somebody
- 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
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Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something
- handle, palm - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
--4 is one way to touch
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- wield, handle - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"
--5 is one way to manipulate
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- handle - show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
--6 is one way to manipulate, keep in line, control
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