verb
- Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
- usage: "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
- Interact in a certain way.
- usage: "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
- Act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.
- usage: "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
- Touch, lift, or hold with the hands.
- usage: "Don't handle the merchandise"
- Handle effectively.
- usage: "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
- Show and train.
- usage: "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
- synonyms: handle
adjective
- Having a usually specified type of handle.
- usage: "pearl-handled revolver"
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