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   Han·dle

   /ˈhandəl/

   

   verb

   • 1. feel or manipulate with the hands: "heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle" Similar holdpick upgraspgripliftfeeltouchfingerthumbtoy withplay withinformal:paw
   • 2. manage (a situation or problem): "a lawyer's ability to handle a case properly" Similar administermanagecontrolconductdirectguidesuperviseoverseebe in charge oftake care oflook after
   • ▪ control or manage commercially: "the advertising company that is handling the account" Similar administermanagecontrolconductdirectguidesuperviseoverseebe in charge oftake care oflook after
   • ▪ deal with (someone or something): informal "I don't think I could handle it if they turned me down" Similar deal withmanagecope withtackletake care oftake forwardtake charge ofcontend withattend togive one's attention tosee tosort outapply oneself totake something in handcontrolOpposite neglect
   • ▪ conduct oneself in a specified manner: "he handled himself with considerable aplomb"
   • ▪ defend oneself physically or verbally: informal "I can handle myself in a fight"
   • 3. drive or control (a vehicle): "where did you learn to handle a boat?" Similar controldrivesteeroperatemaneuvermanipulate
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) respond in a specified manner when being driven or controlled: "a roadworthy bicycle that also handles well off the pavement"

   noun

   • 1. the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled: "the pan features helpful lifting handles"
   • ▪ a means of understanding, controlling, or approaching (a person or situation): "it'll give people some kind of handle on these issues"
   • 2. a name or nickname: informal "that's some handle for a baby"
   • ▪ a person’s username on an online forum or social media site: "she's changed her Twitter handle"
   • 3. the total amount of money bet over a particular time (typically at a casino) or at a particular sporting event: informal US "the monthly handle of a couple of casinos in Las Vegas"
   • 4. a large bottle in which liquor is sold, typically holding one half gallon: US "a handle of Jim Beam"

   Word Origin Old Englishhandle (noun), handlian (verb), from hand.

   Derivatives

   • 1. handleability noun
   • 2. handleable adjective
   • 3. handleless adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHANDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   handle noun [C] (PART) Add to word list. Add to word list. B2. a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the object easily: a door handle. the handle on a suitcase. I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot. turn a handle She turned the handle and slowly opened the door.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-spanishHANDLE | translate English to Spanish - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HANDLE translate: asa, pomo, manejar, ocuparse de, tocar, manejar, sujetar, coger, poder con, manejar, vender, mango…. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Spanish Dictionary. Dictionary

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › handleHANDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand. that which may be held, seized, grasped, or taken advantage of in effecting a purpose: The clue was a handle for solving the mystery. Slang. a person's name, especially the given name. a person's alias, nickname, or code name.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › es › diccionariotraducción al español de "handle" - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Inglés británico: handle / ˈhændl / NOUN. knob A handle is something that is joined to a door, a window, or a drawer, that you use to open and close it. She pulled the handle of the drawer. Inglés americano: handle / ˈhændəl /.

6. www.wordreference.com › es › enhandle - Diccionario Inglés-Español WordReference.com

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   Principal Translations. Spanish. English. hand nm. coloquial, voz inglesa (deporte: balonmano) (sport) handball n. Cuando era joven, me encantaba jugar al «hand» con mis amigos. When I was young, I liked playing handball with my friends.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › es › diccionarioHANDLE definición y significado | Diccionario Inglés Collins

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   1. that part of a utensil, tool, etc. which is to be held, turned, lifted, pulled, etc. with the hand. 2. a thing like a handle in appearance or use. 3. the total amount of money bet over a specified period of time, as at a racetrack. 4. US, Informal. a person's name, nickname, or title.

8. www.spanishdict.com › translate › handleHandle in Spanish | English to Spanish Translation - ...

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   Translate Handle. See 20 authoritative translations of Handle in Spanish with example sentences, conjugations and audio pronunciations.