Definition of handle

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Handle (n.) That part of vessels, instruments, etc., which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc..

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Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube..
Treat :: Treat (v. t.) To discourse on; to handle in a particular manner, in writing or speaking; as, to treat a subject diffusely..
Concertina :: Concertina (n.) A small musical instrument on the principle of the accordion. It is a small elastic box, or bellows, having free reeds on the inside, and keys and handles on the outside of each of the two hexagonal heads..
Maniglion :: Maniglion (n.) Either one of two handles on the back of a piece of ordnance.
Tang :: Tang (n.) The part of a sword blade to which the handle is fastened.
Feel :: Feel (v. t.) To touch; to handle; to examine by touching; as, feel this piece of silk; hence, to make trial of; to test; often with out..
Loggerhead :: Loggerhead (n.) A spherical mass of iron, with a long handle, used to heat tar..
Haft :: Haft (n.) A handle; that part of an instrument or vessel taken into the hand, and by which it is held and used; -- said chiefly of a knife, sword, or dagger; the hilt..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully..
Taste :: Taste (v. t.) To try by the touch; to handle; as, to taste a bow..
Darby :: Darby (n.) A plasterer's float, having two handles; -- used in smoothing ceilings, etc..
Manage :: Manage (n.) To have under control and direction; to conduct; to guide; to administer; to treat; to handle.
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) The stalk, or handle, of a crossbow; also, sometimes, the bow itself..
Dumb-bell :: Dumb-bell (n.) A weight, consisting of two spheres or spheroids, connected by a short bar for a handle; used (often in pairs) for gymnastic exercise..
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..
Tweedle :: Tweedle (v. t.) To handle lightly; -- said with reference to awkward fiddling; hence, to influence as if by fiddling; to coax; to allure..
Stock :: Stock (n.) The handle or contrivance by which bits are held in boring; a bitstock; a brace.
Corncutter :: Corncutter (n.) An implement consisting of a long blade, attached to a handle at nearly a right angle, used for cutting down the stalks of Indian corn..
Chandry :: Chandry (n.) Chandlery.
Hatchet :: Hatchet (n.) A small ax with a short handle, to be used with one hand..
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