Dictionary definition · handle
noun
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it"he grabbed the hammer by the handle"
verb
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of"I can deal with this crew of workers"
- interact in a certain way"Do right by her"
- act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression"This book deals with incest"
- touch, lift, or hold with the hands"Don't handle the merchandise"
- handle effectively"The burglar wielded an axe"
- show and train"The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).