handle

• "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"
• "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

Synonyms

• griphold fast or firmly; to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; the act of grasping; the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) ; worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made ; an intellectual hold or understanding; a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together
• handgripthe appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
• holdthe act of grasping; understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; time during which some action is awaited; a state of being confined (usually for a short time); a stronghold ; a cell in a jail or prison ; the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo ; cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; have or hold in one's hands or grip; organize or be responsible for; have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement; secure and keep for possible future use or application; have rightfully; be the physical support of; contain or hold; have room for; remain in a certain state, position, or condition; support or hold in a certain manner; be valid, applicable, or true; assert or affirm; have as a major characteristic; be capable of holding or containing; arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; protect against a challenge or attack; bind by an obligation; hold the attention of; remain committed to; resist or confront with resistance; be pertinent or relevant or applicable; stop dealing with; lessen the intensity of; keep from departing; take and maintain control over, often by violent means; cause to stop; cover as for protection against noise or smell; drink alcohol without showing ill effects; aim, point, or direct; declare to be; be in accord; keep from exhaling or expelling

• "I can deal with this crew of workers"
• "This blender can't handle nuts"
• "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

Synonyms

• managebe successful; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; watch and direct; achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods ; carry on or function; handle effectively
• deala particular instance of buying or selling; an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) ; wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) ; the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement); the act of distributing playing cards; the act of apportioning or distributing something; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; take action with respect to (someone or something); succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; administer or bestow, as in small portions; do business; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; behave in a certain way towards others; distribute cards to the players in a game; direct the course of; give out as one's portion or share ; give (a specific card) to a player; sell
• carethe work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; an anxious feeling; a cause for feeling concern; attention and management implying responsibility for safety; activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; feel concern or interest; provide care for; prefer or wish to do something; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; be concerned with

• "Do right by her"
• "Treat him with caution, please"
• "Handle the press reporters gently"

Synonyms

• treatsomething considered choice to eat ; an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight ; interact in a certain way; subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; provide treatment for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; provide with a gift or entertainment; provide with choice or abundant food or drink; engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement; regard or consider in a specific way
• do byinteract in a certain way

• "This book deals with incest"
• "The course covered all of Western Civilization"
• "The new book treats the history of China"

Synonyms

• covera covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; a natural object that covers or envelops; covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink ; a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); provide with a covering or cause to be covered; form a cover over; span an interval of distance, space or time; provide for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; include in scope; travel across or pass over; be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; hold within range of an aimed firearm ; to take an action to protect against future problems; hide from view or knowledge; protect or defend (a position in a game); maintain a check on; protect by insurance; make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; invest with a large or excessive amount of something; help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities; be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of; spread over a surface to conceal or protect; cover as if with a shroud; copulate with a female, used especially of horses; put something on top of something else; play a higher card than the one previously played; be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game ; sit on (eggs); clothe, as if for protection from the elements
• treatsomething considered choice to eat ; an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight ; interact in a certain way; subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; provide treatment for; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; provide with a gift or entertainment; provide with choice or abundant food or drink; engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement; regard or consider in a specific way
• plowa farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing ; to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; move in a way resembling that of a plow cutting into or going through the soil
• deala particular instance of buying or selling; an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent; a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) ; wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) ; the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time; the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement); the act of distributing playing cards; the act of apportioning or distributing something; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; take action with respect to (someone or something); succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; administer or bestow, as in small portions; do business; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; behave in a certain way towards others; distribute cards to the players in a game; direct the course of; give out as one's portion or share ; give (a specific card) to a player; sell
• address(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored ; the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with ; the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; the manner of speaking to another individual; a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described ; written directions for finding some location; the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball ; social skill ; speak to; give a speech to; put an address on (an envelope) ; direct a question at someone ; address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question ; greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name; access or locate by address ; act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; speak to someone ; adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

• "Don't handle the merchandise"

Synonyms

• palmtouch, lift, or hold with the hands; the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers ; a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand ; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves ; an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• "The burglar wielded an axe"
• "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"

Synonyms

• wieldhave and exercise; handle effectively
• managebe successful; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; watch and direct; achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods ; carry on or function; handle effectively

• "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"