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handles

/ˈhændəlz/

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The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

Examples :

"The handles on the suitcase made it easy to carry. "

part utensil item thing

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An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.

Examples :

""The politician used the recent scandal as handles to attack his opponent during the debate." "

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The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

Examples :

"The daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars."

amount business finance statistics economy bet

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The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.

Examples :

"The handles of the silk scarf were incredibly smooth and luxurious, a stark contrast to the rough handles of the burlap bag. "

material quality sensation

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A name, nickname or pseudonym.

Examples :

"My sister's favorite handle is "Lily." "

language communication internet media word writing character

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A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel.

Examples :

"The successful businessman was knighted and acquired a handle to his name."

title person communication

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A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.

Examples :

"This article describes how to find the module name from the window handle."

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A 10 fl oz (285 ml) glass of beer in the Northern Territory. (See also pot and middy for other regional variations.)

Examples :

"After a long day working in the Northern Territory, I like to relax with a couple of handles at the pub. "

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A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol. (Called a sixty in Canada.)

Examples :

""My older brother sometimes buys handles of vodka for parties, but I prefer to stick to beer." "

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A point, an extremity of land.

Examples :

"the Handle of the Sug in Newfoundland"

geography point

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A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.

Examples :

"To visualize the complex shape of the building's new addition, the architect described it as being constructed from several "handles" – think of each as a squashed ball formed by multiplying two smaller balls together. "

math space structure

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The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.

Examples :

"While observing the complex comb-like structure formed by the microscopic arrangement of carbon nanotubes, the researcher identified the handles that smoothly connected each individual tube to the rest of the network. "

math part structure

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To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).

Examples :

"The museum guard asked us not to touch or handle the ancient artifacts. "

action sensation

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To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully handles the baby birds, feeding them tiny pieces of fruit. "

action work ability human

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To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

Examples :

"She carefully handles the fragile teacup. "

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To manage, control, or direct.

Examples :

"She handles all the customer complaints with patience. "

ability action business job organization process system work

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To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).

Examples :

"she handled the news with grace, the Persians handled the French ambassador shamefully"

action way ability

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To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.

Examples :

"The teacher handled the difficult topic of fractions by using clear examples. "

language writing communication

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To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.

Examples :

"a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock"

business commerce job

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To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

Examples :

""My sister handles all the finances for our family business." "

job business work

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To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).

Examples :

""Even though the job is stressful, she handles it well." "

ability action function attitude work

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To use the hands.

Examples :

"The chef handles the hot peppers carefully to avoid burning his hands. "

action body ability

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To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.

Examples :

"The referee blew his whistle when the player handles the ball in the penalty area. "

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To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).

Examples :

"the car handles well"

attitude action way