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handle
Overview of noun handle
The noun handle has 1 sense (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (5) handle, grip, handgrip, hold -- (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"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip")
Overview of verb handle
The verb handle has 6 senses (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (41) manage, deal, care, handle -- (be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old")
2. (15) treat, handle, do by -- (interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently")
3. (4) cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address -- (deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China")
4. (3) handle, palm -- (touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise")
5. (1) wield, handle -- (handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe")
6. handle -- (show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
=> appendage
=> part, portion
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
=> ax handle, axe handle
=> broomstick, broom handle
=> crop
=> haft, helve
=> hilt
=> hoe handle
=> knob
=> mop handle
=> panhandle
=> pommel, saddlebow
=> pommel
=> rake handle
=> stock
=> stock, gunstock
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
=> appendage
Antonyms of noun handle
Member Holonyms of noun handle
Substance Holonyms of noun handle
Part Holonyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
PART OF: edge tool
PART OF: hand tool
PART OF: umbrella
PART OF: baggage, luggage
PART OF: cutlery, eating utensil
PART OF: brush
PART OF: briefcase
PART OF: handbarrow
PART OF: handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart
PART OF: baseball bat, lumber
PART OF: cricket bat, bat
PART OF: racket, racquet
PART OF: ladle
PART OF: saucepan
PART OF: frying pan, frypan, skillet
PART OF: spatula
PART OF: carpet beater, rug beater
PART OF: cheese cutter
PART OF: coffeepot
PART OF: coffee cup
PART OF: teacup
PART OF: mug
PART OF: watering can, watering pot
PART OF: carrycot
PART OF: faucet, spigot
PART OF: handlebar
PART OF: handset, French telephone
PART OF: aspergill, aspersorium
Member Meronyms of noun handle
Substance Meronyms of noun handle
Part Meronyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
HAS PART: shank, stem
Meronyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
HAS PART: shank, stem
Holonyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
PART OF: edge tool
PART OF: hand tool
PART OF: umbrella
PART OF: baggage, luggage
PART OF: cutlery, eating utensil
PART OF: brush
PART OF: briefcase
PART OF: handbarrow
PART OF: handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart
PART OF: baseball bat, lumber
PART OF: cricket bat, bat
PART OF: racket, racquet
PART OF: ladle
PART OF: saucepan
PART OF: frying pan, frypan, skillet
PART OF: spatula
PART OF: carpet beater, rug beater
PART OF: cheese cutter
PART OF: coffeepot
PART OF: coffee cup
PART OF: teacup
PART OF: mug
PART OF: watering can, watering pot
PART OF: carrycot
PART OF: faucet, spigot
PART OF: handlebar
PART OF: handset, French telephone
PART OF: aspergill, aspersorium
Attributes of noun handle
Derived Forms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
RELATED TO>(verb) handle#4
=> handle, palm
Domain of noun handle
Domain Terms of noun handle
Familiarity of noun handle
handle used as a noun is very rare (polysemy count =1)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
> appendage
=> appendicle
=> handhold
=> handle, grip, handgrip, hold
=> tailpiece
Meronyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
HAS PART: shank, stem
Holonyms of noun handle
1 sense of handle
Sense 1
handle, grip, handgrip, hold
PART OF: edge tool
PART OF: hand tool
PART OF: umbrella
PART OF: baggage, luggage
PART OF: cutlery, eating utensil
PART OF: brush
PART OF: briefcase
PART OF: handbarrow
PART OF: handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart
PART OF: baseball bat, lumber
PART OF: cricket bat, bat
PART OF: racket, racquet
PART OF: ladle
PART OF: saucepan
PART OF: frying pan, frypan, skillet
PART OF: spatula
PART OF: carpet beater, rug beater
PART OF: cheese cutter
PART OF: coffeepot
PART OF: coffee cup
PART OF: teacup
PART OF: mug
PART OF: watering can, watering pot
PART OF: carrycot
PART OF: faucet, spigot
PART OF: handlebar
PART OF: bicycle, bike, wheel, cycle
PART OF: handset, French telephone
PART OF: aspergill, aspersorium
Grep of noun handle
ax handle
axe handle
basket-handle arch
broom handle
crank handle
doorhandle
handle
handle-bars
handlebar
handler
hoe handle
knife-handle
love handle
mop handle
panhandle
rake handle
starting handle
Antonyms of verb handle
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb handle
6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
=> control, command
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
=> broach, initiate
=> hash out, discuss, talk over
=> talk of, talk about
=> talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 4
handle, palm
=> touch
Sense 5
wield, handle
=> manipulate
=> handle, palm
=> touch
Sense 6
handle
=> manipulate, keep in line, control
=> interact
=> act, move
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb handle
5 of 6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
=> administer, administrate
=> organize, organise
=> work
=> come to grips, get to grips
=> dispose of
=> take care, mind
=> coordinate
=> juggle
=> process
=> mismanage, mishandle, misconduct
=> direct
=> conduct, carry on, deal
=> touch
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
=> mock, bemock
=> ignore, disregard, snub, cut
=> wrong
=> handle with kid gloves
=> criminalize
=> nurse
=> strong-arm
=> ride roughshod, run roughshod
=> upstage
=> rough-house
=> brutalize, brutalise
=> do justice, do-well by
=> gloss over, skate over, smooth over, slur over, skimp over
=> mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat
=> pamper, featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
=> theologize, theologise
=> discourse, talk about, discuss
Sense 4
handle, palm
=> field
=> fumble
=> manipulate
=> manhandle
Sense 5
wield, handle
=> ply
=> pump
=> swing, sweep, swing out
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb handle
6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
=> control, command
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
=> interact
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
=> broach, initiate
Sense 4
handle, palm
=> touch
Sense 5
wield, handle
=> manipulate
Sense 6
handle
=> manipulate, keep in line, control
'Cause To' of verb handle
Derived Forms of verb handle
3 of 6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
RELATED TO>(noun) handler#2
=> handler
RELATED TO>(noun) handling#3
=> treatment, handling
Sense 4
handle, palm
RELATED TO>(noun) handle#1
=> handle, grip, handgrip, hold
RELATED TO>(noun) handling#2
=> handling, manipulation
Sense 6
handle
RELATED TO>(noun) handler#1
=> animal trainer, handler
RELATED TO>(noun) handler#3
=> coach, manager, handler
Domain of verb handle
Domain Terms of verb handle
Familiarity of verb handle
handle used as a verb is common (polysemy count =6)
Sample Sentences of verb handle
6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
*> Something ----s something
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
*> Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
*> Something ----s something
Sense 4
handle, palm
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 5
wield, handle
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 6
handle
*> Somebody ----s something
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb handle
6 senses of handle
Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
> control, command
=> preoccupy
=> steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
=> steer
=> hold one's own
=> manage, deal, care, handle
=> internationalize, internationalise
=> hold
=> hold sway
=> govern
=> regiment
=> monopolize, monopolise
=> harness, rein in, draw rein, rein
=> corner
=> preside
=> dominate, master
=> charm, becharm
=> govern, rule
=> call the shots, call the tune, wear the trousers
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
> interact
=> conspire, collude
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> reach out
=> patronize, patronise, condescend
=> communicate
=> manipulate, keep in line, control
=> transact
=> marginalize, marginalise
=> combine
=> have
=> invite, pay for
=> socialize, socialise
=> get in touch, touch base, connect
=> meet, gather, assemble, forgather, foregather
=> relate
=> treat, handle, do by
=> fall all over
=> intervene, step in, interfere, interpose
=> consort, associate, affiliate, assort
=> philander, womanize, womanise
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
> broach, initiate
=> cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
Sense 4
handle, palm
> touch
=> engage
=> touch
=> toe
=> pick up
=> strike, hit
=> finger, thumb
=> feel
=> palpate, feel
=> handle, palm
=> caress
=> hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with
=> brush
=> skim over, skim
=> hit
=> strike
=> kiss, buss, osculate
=> kiss
=> mouth
=> press
=> tag
Sense 5
wield, handle
> manipulate
=> lay hands on
=> mouse
=> twiddle, fiddle with
=> wield, handle
=> operate, control
=> massage, rub down, knead
=> knead, work
=> shuffle, ruffle, mix
=> tamper, fiddle, monkey
=> toy, fiddle, diddle, play
Sense 6
handle
> manipulate, keep in line, control
=> tease
=> handle
=> ingratiate
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb handle
Sense 2
treat, handle, do by
=> interact
Sense 3
cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
=> broach, initiate
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Sense 1
manage, deal, care, handle
=> control, command
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Sense 4
handle, palm
=> touch
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Sense 5
wield, handle
=> manipulate
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Sense 6
handle
=> manipulate, keep in line, control
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Grep of verb handle
fly off the handle
handle
handle with kid gloves
manhandle
mishandle
panhandle
Grep of adj handle
handled
handleless
handless
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