Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Handle.
How to pronounce handle:
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Handle - as a noun
The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example: "He grabbed the hammer by the handle"
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Handle - as a verb
Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Example: "I can deal with this crew of workers"
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Interact in a certain way
Example: "Do right by her"
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- bemock
- mock
- cut
- disregard
- ignore
- snub
- wrong
- handle with kid gloves
- criminalize
- nurse
- strong-arm
- ride roughshod
- run roughshod
- upstage
- rough-house
- brutalise
- brutalize
- do well by
- gloss over
- skate over
- skimp over
- slur over
- smooth over
- abuse
- ill-treat
- ill-use
- maltreat
- mistreat
- step
- baby
- cocker
- coddle
- cosset
- featherbed
- indulge
- mollycoddle
- pamper
- spoil
- friendzone
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Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
Example: "This book deals with incest"
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Touch, lift, or hold with the hands
Example: "Don't handle the merchandise"
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Handle effectively
Example: "The burglar wielded an axe"
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Show and train
Example: "The prize-winning poodle was handled by mrs. priscilla prescott"
Example Sentences
"He grabbed the handle of the door and pulled it open."
"She held the handle of the suitcase tightly as she walked through the airport."
"The handle of the bike was a bit loose, so he tightened it before going for a ride."
"She turned the handle of the faucet to adjust the water temperature."
"The knife's handle was made of comfortable, non-slip material."
Word Game Points
Is HANDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, handle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HANDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is HANDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, handle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHANDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is HANDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, handle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHANDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
