[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" Synonyms:grip, handgrip, hold
[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" Synonyms:manage, deal, care
[verb] interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently" Synonyms:treat, do by
[verb] 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" Synonyms:cover, treat, plow, deal, address
[verb] touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise" Synonyms:palm
[verb] handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe" Synonyms:wield
[verb] show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
