handle
1. han.dle \'han-d*l\ \-d*ld\ n [ME handel, fr. OE handle; akin to OE hand]
1: a part that is designed esp. to be grasped by the hand 2: something
that resembles a handle slang 3: NAME 4: the feel of a textile 5: the
total amount of money bet on a race, game, or event : into a state of
sudden and violent anger - han.dled aj
2. handle \'han-(d)lin, -d*l-in\ vb or han.dling 1a: to touch, hold, or
otherwise affect with the hand 1b: to manage with the hands {~ a horse}
2a: to deal with in writing or speaking or in the plastic arts 2b:
CONTROL, DIRECT 2c: to train and act as second for (a prizefighter) 3: to
deal with, act on, or dispose of {~ the day's mail} 4: to trade in : to
act, behave, or feel in a certain way when handled or directed {ca r that
~s well}ly or effectively. HANDLE implies directing an acquired skill to
the accomplishment of immediate ends; MANIPULATE implies adroit handling
and often suggests the use of craft or of fraud; WIELD implies mastery and
vigor in handling a tool or a weapon, or in exerting influence, authority,
or power SYN syn HANDLE, MANIPULATE, WIELD mean to manage dexterous