[5hAnd(E)l]
Handle, handle, handle, mouth and feel
Touch, use, buy, sell, handle, operate
Handling, easy to handle
Handle
carry on deal in direct feel finger govern manage manipulate regulate run touch trade in use
handle
Hand hand+-le suffix
[5hAnd(E)l]
n
Handle
handle
title
fly off the handle
get angry
handle
vt
-dled, -dling
Touch; take
Handling; Deal with; control
Ms Hawkins handles the company's accounts.
Ms Hawkins manages the company's accounts.
I can't handle children.
I can't control the children.
She handled a difficult argument skilfully.
She handled a difficult debate skillfully.
treat
Handle children kindly, if you want them to trust you.
If you want your children to trust you, be kind to them.
The speaker handled his subject concisely.
The speaker gave a brief exposition of the theme.
Distribution; deal
This shop handles paper and stationery.
This shop deals in paper stationery.
This bookstore doesn't handle medical books.
This bookstore does not sell medical books.
operate
He learnt how to handle an axe.
He learned how to use an axe.
This motorcar handles well.
This motorcycle is easy to drive.
carry on deal in direct feel finger govern manage manipulate regulate run touch trade in use
handle
[5hAndl]
n.
Handle
Feel (when touching something)
Handle, opportunity, ammunition.
A title, a title
The total amount of money bet (on a horse race, etc)
ahandleto one's name
Title (such as Lord, Dr, etc.)
handle
vt.
Touch, touch, take, and handle.
Use; Manipulation; To harness (a horse)
Handling, directing and managing; Discussion; treat
Sell, sell
To train (a boxer)
handle tobacco
Run a tobacco business
handle sb. kindly
Be kind to sb.
handle a philosophic topic
Discuss philosophical topics
handle
vi.
Carry (by hand)
Easy to manipulate, move H-with care! Handle with care!
handlebar
n.
Handle (of a bicycle, etc); handlebar
handle-body
n.
Ring handle body
fly [go, slip] off the handle
Be angry and excited; Die, die
give a handle for [to]
Give people an opportunity, give people an excuse
handle of the face
[tease] nose
have two handles
There are two aspects; There are two solutions.
pump handle
Handle of water pump
A warm handshake
take (sth.) by the best handle
Treat [understand] (sth) in the best way.
throw the handle after the blade
After the blade is lost, even the handle is thrown away; Broken cans are broken; throw the helve after the hatchet
up to the handle
Thoroughly; Completely; in the extreme
abort handle
Emergency stop handle; Emergency handle
adjusting handle
regulating handle
alarm signal handle
Alarm signal handle
angle cock handle
Corner plug handle
automatic brake valve handle
Automatic brake valve handle
binding handle
Brake handle
blind pinch handle
Curtain handle
block handle
Blocking handle
bolt handle
Latch handle; Pulling handle
bottom door operating handle
Bottom door crank
canopy manual operating handle
Cockpit cover manual handle
capstan handle
Cross handle
carriage handle
Moving tool holder handle
catch handle
Close the handle; Keyhandle
changeover handle
Switching handle
chuck handle
Chuck wrench; Drill chuck key
clamping handle
Brake handle
clasp handle
Keyhandle
clutch handle
Clutch handle
cocket handle
Faucet handle
cocking handle
bolt handle
combination handle
Combined handle
commode handle
Get on the handrail
compound rest handle
Compound tool rest handle
conflicting route handles
Hostile approach handle
control handle
Control knob; Control [manipulation] handle; control stick/column
corner handle
Corner handrail
crank handle [lever]
crank handle
cross handle
Cross handle
cross feed screw handle
Transverse feed screw handle
cut-out cock handle
Interrupt plug handle
dead-man's handle
dead-man's handle
die handle
Die holder [wrench]
dimming handle
Light dimming handle
dipper handle
Bucket lever of excavator
door handle
Door handle
double hexagonal opening box socket wrench with straight handle
Torx wrench with straight handle
driving handle
Steering [steering] lever
ear handle
lug
elevating handle
(artillery) high and low machine handle
emergency stop handle
Emergency stop handle
engine starting handle
Engine starting handle
engineer's brake valve handle
Driver's brake valve handle
fixed handle
Fixed handle
firedoor handle
Door handle
flask handle
Sandbox handle
flat handle
Flat handle
flush handle
Flat handle
focus handle
Focus handle [knob]
free handle
flexible handle
gear emergency lowering handle
Landing gear emergency release handle
governor handle
Governor handle
grab handle
Handle; grab handle
hammer handle
Hammer handle
hand brake handle
Hand brake handle
hand handle
Feel; hand shan
hand wheel handle
handwheel handle
hood handle
Hood handle
index handle
Indexing handle
jamming handle
The handle of the clamping device; clamping lever
landing gear release handle
Landing gear release lever
latch handle
Close the handle; Keyhandle
lever handle
Lever handle; Handle type door handle
lever latch handle
Handle closing stop handle
lifting handle
Lifting screw
locking handle
Stop handle; Locking handle
machine handle
Machine handle
manual cranking handle
Hand starting handle
manual reversing handle
Manual reversing (handle)
non-return handle
Non-return handle
oil cut -off valve handle
Cut-off valve handle
operating handle
Joystick; Operating handle
outdoor handle
External handle
parking brake handle
Parking brake lever
power regulating handle
Power adjusting handle
pull handle
Towing handle
ram clamping handle
Hammerhead clamping handle
ratchet handle
ratchet handle
regeneration handle
Regenerative handle
regulator handle
Regulator handle
releasing handle
Release handle; Loosen the handle
removable handle
Detachable handle
removable lifting handle
Movable box handle
reset handle
Readjust the handle
returning handle
Go back to work
reverse lever handle
Reversing lever handle; Reversing lever handle
reversible handle
Reversible [bidirectional] handle
riveting handle
Rivet fork
rocking handle
rocking handle
route handle
Approach handle
safety handle
Safety handle
scutching handles
Manual beating machine
shifting handle
Moving handle; shift bar
shutdown handle
shutdown handle
signal handle
Signal handle
spider handle
Handwheel; Small flywheel; Steering wheel; Steering wheel; Cross handle
star handle
Star handwheel; Small flywheel; Steering wheel; steering wheel
starting crank handle
Starting hand crank
steering lever handle
Steering lever handle
straddling dipper handle
Backhoe bucket strut
strip handle
Lift handle
switch handle
switch handle
tap handle
Tap wrench [handle]
tiller handle
Rudder handle; Handle end
towing handle
Towing bar
tuning handle
Tuning handle
valve handle
valve rod
welding handle
Covered electrode clamp; Electrode clamp
wiper handle
Wiper handle
handle
AHD:[h back l]
D.J.:[6h#ndl]
K.K.:[6h#ndl]
v.
han.dled; han.dling; han.dles;
handle
v.tr.
To touch, lift, or hold with the hands.
To operate with the hands; manipulate.
To deal with or have responsibility for; conduct:
handles matters of corporate law.
To cope with or dispose of:
handles problems efficiently.
To direct, execute, or dispose of:
handle an investment.
To manage, administer to, or represent:
handle a boxer.
To deal or trade in the purchase or sale of:
a branch office that handles grain exports.
handle
v.intr.
To act or function in a given way while in operation:
a car that handles well in the snow; a boat that handles poorly in rough water.
handle
n.
A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand.
An opportunity or a means for achieving a purpose.
Slang
A person's name.
Games
The total amount of money bet on an event or over a set period of time.
have a handle on
To achieve an understanding of:
I was finally able to get a handle on the true nature of the problem.
Middle English handelen
fromOld English handlian
handleless
handle manipulate wield plyThese verbs mean to use or operate with or as if with the hands. < SKW> Handleapplies widely and suggests competence:
He handles an ax like a born woodsman.
She handled the employee's problem with sensitivity and direction. < SKW> Manipulateconnotes skillful or artful management,as of a tool or an instrument:
The radio operator manipulated the dials and changed the frequency.When manipulate refers to people or personal affairs, it often implies deviousness or the use of improper influence or fraud in gaining an end:
I put forth his suggestion as my own without realizing I had been manipulated. < SKW> Wieldimplies freedom, skill, and ease in handling physical or figurative tools and implements:
wield a hatchet;
wields a persuasive pen.It also connotes effectiveness in the exercise of intangibles such as authority or influence:
wielded enormous power. < SKW> Plysuggests industry and persistence, as in the use of tools (
plying a knife and fork with gusto); the term also applies to the regular and diligent engagement in a task or pursuit (
plies the baker's trade).
See Also: touch treat
handle
Handle vt. take, touch
[5hAnd(E)l]
handle
Handu advertisement
handle
AHD:[h back l]
D.J.:[6h#ndl]
K.K.:[6h#ndl]
v.
han.dled; han.dling; han.dles;
handle
v.tr.
To touch, lift, or hold with the hands.
Touch, lift or hold with both hands.
To operate with the hands; manipulate.
Operate by hand; operate
To deal with or have responsibility for; conduct:
Deal with or be responsible for; Management:
handles matters of corporate law.
Dealing with company law.
To cope with or dispose of:
To deal with or deal with:
handles problems efficiently.
Deal with the problem effectively
To direct, execute, or dispose of:
Instruct, carry out, deal with:
handle an investment.
Make an investment
To manage, administer to, or represent:
Manage, dominate, represent:
handle a boxer.
Act as a manager for boxers
To deal or trade in the purchase or sale of:
Business, sale and distribution:
a branch office that handles grain exports.
A branch dealing in grain export.
handle
v.intr.
To act or function in a given way while in operation:
To act in a specified way when operating:
a car that handles well in the snow; a boat that handles poorly in rough water.
A car that is easy to drive in the snow; A ship that is difficult to steer in the rapids.
handle
n.
A part that is designed to be held or operated with the hand.
A part designed to be held or manipulated by the hand.
An opportunity or a means for achieving a purpose.
An opportunity or way to achieve a goal.
Slang
slang
A person's name.
A person's name.
Games
game
The total amount of money bet on an event or over a set period of time.
The total amount of money used for betting at one time or for a fixed period of time.
have a handle on
To achieve an understanding of:
Understand, understand:
I was finally able to get a handle on the true nature of the problem.
Finally, I can understand the essence of this problem.
Middle English handelen
Middle English handelen
fromOld English handlian
From old English handlian
handleless
handle manipulate wield plyThese verbs mean to use or operate with or as if with the hands. Handleapplies widely and suggests competence:
He handles an ax like a born woodsman.
He used an axe as if he were born to live in the forest.
She handled the employee's problem with sensitivity and direction. Manipulateconnotes skillful or artful management,as of a tool or an instrument:
She deals with the employment problem intuitively. < SKW> Manipulate shows skill and artistry in dealing with problems, such as a tool or instrument:
The radio operator manipulated the dials and changed the frequency.When manipulate refers to people or personal affairs, it often implies deviousness or the use of improper influence or fraud in gaining an end:
The wireless operator operates the dispatching dial to change the frequency. When manipulate refers to people or private things, it often implies using improper influence or fraudulent behavior to obtain results:
I put forth his suggestion as my own without realizing I had been manipulated. Wieldimplies freedom, skill, and ease in handling physical or figurative tools and implements:
I put forward his opinion as my own, without realizing that I was being used. < SKW> Wield implies ease, skill and randomness in manipulating some practical or symbolic tools or instruments:
wield a hatchet;
Wave a tomahawk;
wields a persuasive pen.It also connotes effectiveness in the exercise of intangibles such as authority or influence:
Use a persuasive pen. It also means that there are intangible things such as authority and influence:
wielded enormous power. Plysuggests industry and persistence, as in the use of tools (
Exert great power. < SKW> Ply implies diligence and perseverance in such things as using tools (
plying a knife and fork with gusto); the term also applies to the regular and diligent engagement in a task or pursuit (
Waving knives and forks with great enthusiasm); The word also means to engage in a task or activity regularly and diligently (
plies the baker's trade).
Diligently manage the baking industry)
See Also: touch treat