handles

Meanings

• noun

  A structure attached to an object for the purpose of being held, carried, or moved.

  - "The handle of a suitcase makes it easier to transport."
  - "He grabbed the handle of the shovel and began digging."

• verb

  To manage or control something.

  - "The manager handles customer complaints."
  - "She handles the situation with grace."

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Synonyms

deal , feel , finger , manage , touch , treat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handles
canes , chains , gains , rains

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Variants

List of all variants of handles that leads to same result
handle , handled , handleless , handles , off the handle , handleable , handling , love handles

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Etymology

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

Old English 'hanhweol' meaning 'handle, rim' from 'han' meaning 'hand' and 'hweol' meaning 'wheel'.

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Trivia

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1. The average human hand can grasp objects up to 8 inches in diameter.

2. The term 'handlebar' was first used in the late 1800s to describe the steering mechanism on bicycles.

3. The word 'handle' is also used metaphorically to describe the person responsible for managing a situation or project.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grip: The ability to hold or grasp an object, often requiring a strong or secure handle.

2. Lever: A simple machine consisting of a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed hinge or fulcrum, used to amplify force and create mechanical advantage.

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Culture

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Handles have been an essential part of human tools since the dawn of civilization. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, symbolizing power, control, and connection.

How to Memorize "handles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a suitcase with a handle. Visualize yourself grabbing the handle and pulling it to move the suitcase.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'handle' with the word 'control'. This can help you remember the concept of having the ability to manage or direct an object.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'handles' with the word 'help'. This can help you remember that handles are designed to make tasks easier to perform.

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