Definition of handle

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Handle (n.) That of which use is made; the instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool.

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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..
Flesher :: Flesher (n.) A two-handled, convex, blunt-edged knife, for scraping hides; a fleshing knife..
Lug :: Lug (n.) That which projects like an ear, esp. that by which anything is supported, carried, or grasped, or to which a support is fastened; an ear; as, the lugs of a kettle; the lugs of a founder's flask; the lug (handle) of a jug..
Thole :: Thole (n.) The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath..
Scimitar :: Scimitar (n.) A long-handled billhook. See Billhook.
Hilt :: Hilt (n.) A handle; especially, the handle of a sword, dagger, or the like..
Woolder :: Woolder (n.) One of the handles of the top, formed by a wooden pin passing through it. See 1st Top, 2..
Overhandle :: Overhandle (v. t.) To handle, or use, too much; to mention too often..
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) The metallic end of a pocketknife handle.
Feel :: Feel (n.) A sensation communicated by touching; impression made upon one who touches or handles; as, this leather has a greasy feel..
Oar :: Oar (n) An implement for impelling a boat, being a slender piece of timber, usually ash or spruce, with a grip or handle at one end and a broad blade at the other. The part which rests in the rowlock is called the loom..
Portcrayon :: Portcrayon (n.) A metallic handle with a clasp for holding a crayon.
Palm :: Palm (v. t.) To handle.
Quannet :: Quannet (n.) A flat file having the handle at one side, so as to be used like a plane..
Trephine :: Trephine (n.) An instrument for trepanning, being an improvement on the trepan. It is a circular or cylindrical saw, with a handle like that of a gimlet, and a little sharp perforator called the center pin..
Stop :: Stop (n.) In the organ, one of the knobs or handles at each side of the organist, by which he can draw on or shut off any register or row of pipes; the register itself; as, the vox humana stop..
Scissors :: Scissors (n. pl.) A cutting instrument resembling shears, but smaller, consisting of two cutting blades with handles, movable on a pin in the center, by which they are held together. Often called a pair of scissors..
Becket :: Becket (n.) A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope..
Chandlerly :: Chandlerly (a.) Like a chandler; in a petty way.
Ampulla :: Ampulla (n.) A narrow-necked vessel having two handles and bellying out like a jug.
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