· the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

Synonym(s): grip, handgrip, hold

Hypernym(s): appendage

· be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

Synonym(s): manage, deal, care

Hypernym(s): control, command

· interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"

Synonym(s): treat, do_by

Hypernym(s): interact

· act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"

Synonym(s): cover, treat, plow, deal, address

Hypernym(s): broach, initiate

· touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"

Synonym(s): palm

Hypernym(s): touch

· handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"

Synonym(s): wield, manage

Hypernym(s): manipulate

· show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"

Hypernym(s): manipulate, keep_in_line, control