| query | A h_____ is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object.A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object. The handle of a cricket bat protruded from under his arm. ...a broom handle. |
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| word | handle |
| full-definition | noun A handle is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it. I turned the handle and found the door was open. A handle is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object. The handle of a cricket bat protruded from under his arm. ...a broom handle. If you have a handle on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it. When you have got a handle on your anxiety you can begin to control it. verb If you say that someone can handle a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully. To tell the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job. She cannot handle pressure. You must learn how to handle your feelings. If you talk about the way that someone handles a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want . I think I would handle a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly. She admitted to herself she didn't know how to handle the problem. The family has criticized the military's handling of Robert's death. If you handle a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it. She handled travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign. The investigation is being handled by Scotland Yard's anti terrorist branch. When you handle something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands. I had never handled an automatic. If something such as a vehicle handles well, it is easy to use or control. His ship had handled like a dream! When you handle something, you hold it or move it with your hands. Wear rubber gloves when handling cat litter. |
| inflections | handleshandlinghandledhandling |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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