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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Handled :: Handled (imp. & p. p.) of Handl.
Goose :: Goose (n.) A tailor's smoothing iron, so called from its handle, which resembles the neck of a goose..
Bethumb :: Bethumb (v. t.) To handle; to wear or soil by handling; as books.
Capling :: Capling (n.) The cap or coupling of a flail, through which the thongs pass which connect the handle and swingel..
Portcrayon :: Portcrayon (n.) A metallic handle with a clasp for holding a crayon.
Boul :: Boul (n.) A curved handle.
Stelene :: Stele (n.) A stale, or handle; a stalk..
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..
Heel :: Heel (n.) The part of any tool next the tang or handle; as, the heel of a scythe..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To deal with; to make a business of.
Sistrum :: Sistrum () An instrument consisting of a thin metal frame, through which passed a number of metal rods, and furnished with a handle by which it was shaken and made to rattle. It was peculiarly Egyptian, and used especially in the worship of Isis. It is still used in Nubia..
Amphora :: Amphora (n.) Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc..
Beetlestock :: Beetlestock (n.) The handle of a beetle.
Tenaculum :: Tenaculum (n.) An instrument consisting of a fine, sharp hook attached to a handle, and used mainly for taking up arteries, and the like..
Slip :: Slip (n.) Potter's clay in a very liquid state, used for the decoration of ceramic ware, and also as a cement for handles and other applied parts..
Shaft :: Shaft (n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc..
Shovel :: Shovel (v. t.) An implement consisting of a broad scoop, or more or less hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing earth, coal, grain, or other loose substances..
Fumble :: Fumble (v. i.) To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
Barrow :: Barrow (n.) A support having handles, and with or without a wheel, on which heavy or bulky things can be transported by hand. See Handbarrow, and Wheelbarrow..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To treat; to use, well or ill..
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