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1.NounThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
2.NounAn instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
3.NounThe gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments."The daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars."
4.NounThe tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
5.NounA name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
6.NounA title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel."The successful businessman was knighted and acquired a handle to his name."
7.NounA reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable."This article describes how to find the module name from the window handle."
8.NounA traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.
9.NounA 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.
10.NounA half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.
11.NounA point, an extremity of land."the Handle of the Sug in Newfoundland"
12.NounA topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
13.NounThe smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.
14.NounA person's nose.
15.NounThe amount wagered in the various pari-mutuel pools for a particular event or events.
16.VerbTo touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
17.VerbTo accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
18.VerbTo manage, use, or wield with the hands.
19.VerbTo manage, control, or direct.
20.VerbTo treat, to deal with (in a specified way)."she handled the news with grace; the Persians handled the French ambassador shamefully"
21.VerbTo deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
22.VerbTo receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell."a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock"
23.VerbTo be concerned with; to be an expert in.
24.VerbTo put up with; to endure (and continue to function)."I can't handle this hot weather."
25.VerbTo use the hands.
26.VerbTo illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.
27.VerbTo behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed)."the car handles well"