the part of an object that is made for your hand to hold, pull, or turn
Mia pulled the handle and the old wooden door creaked open.
The suitcase has a broken handle, so carry it from the bottom.
to deal with or take care of something or someone successfully
As team leader, Priya must handle all customer complaints politely.
Can you handle the cooking while I set the table?
to touch, lift, or move something with your hands
Please wash your hands before you handle the newborn kittens.
Employees must wear gloves to handle chemicals in the lab.
knowledge or control of something so that you can use or manage it
After a week, Maya finally got a handle on the new accounting software.
The tutorial gave me a better handle on basic coding.
a name you choose to identify yourself on social media, forums, or online games
"What’s your Instagram handle?" asked the teenager.
He changed his Twitter handle after starting a new business.
a large bottle of liquor that holds about 1.75 liters
Jake bought a handle of vodka for the party.
The store keeps the handles of whiskey behind the counter.
