handle

Meanings

• noun

  A structure attached to an object to make it easier to hold, use, or carry.

• verb

  The act of managing or controlling something.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈhæn.dl/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈhæn.dl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

deal , feel , finger , manage , touch , treat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handle
mangle , angle , dangle , tangle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Handle (English) : A structure attached to an object to make it easier to hold, use, or carry.
   

2. Handle (Scots) : To deal with, manage, or control.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of handle that leads to same result
handle , handled , handleless , handles , off the handle , handleable , handling , handle oneself , flew off the handle , flies off the handle , flown off the handle , fly off the handle , flying off the handle , get a handle on , get/have a handle on , have a handle on

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

handles, handled, handling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English handgefel, from hand and gelic, like.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest handle on a tool is believed to be the 42-foot handle on a water dredge in California.

2. The term 'handle' is also used in computing to refer to a part of a software application that the user interacts with.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grip: The part of the hand that comes into contact with a handle.

2. Ergonomics: The science of designing handles and other objects to make them comfortable and easy to use.

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Culture

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Handles have been used throughout history to make objects more functional and easier to use. In literature, handles have been used metaphorically to represent control or power. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth is described as having the 'handle' of the kingdom.

How to Memorize "handle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tool with a handle attached to it.
   - Visualize the shape and size of the handle.
   - Imagine yourself holding the handle and using the tool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'handle' with the idea of control or management.
   - Think of handles on common objects like doors, tools, or utensils.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Handles Help Us Hold And Lift Everyday Tools Successfully'.
   - Remember the acronym H.E.L.P.S: Handle, Equipment, Load, Position, Secure.

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