handle

handle
handle [han′dəl]
n.
[ME handil < OE handle (akin to Du handel) < hand, HAND]
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. Informal a person's name, nickname, or title
vt.
handled, handling [ME handlien < OE handlian]
1. to touch, lift, etc. with the hand or hands
2. to manage, operate, or use with the hand or hands; manipulate
3. to manage, control, direct, train, etc.
4.
a) to deal with or treat in a particular way [to handle a problem tactfully]
b) to deal with successfully or appropriately
c) Informal to come to terms with psychologically [he can't handle it ]
☆ 5. to sell or deal in (a certain commodity)
6. to behave toward; treat
vi.
to respond or submit to control [the car handles well]
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☆ fly off the handle
Informal to become suddenly or violently angry or excited
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get a handle on
Informal to find a means of dealing with, understanding, etc.
SYN.- HANDLE implies the possession of sufficient (or a specified degree of) skill in managing or operating with or as with the hands [to handle a tool or a problem ]; MANIPULATE suggests skill, dexterity, or craftiness in handling [to manipulate a machine or an account ]; WIELD implies skill and control in handling effectively [to wield an ax, to wield influence ]; PLY2 suggests great diligence in operating [to ply an oar, to ply one's trade ]

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