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Handle

/ˈhæn.dl/

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

📖 Definitions of "Handle"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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

  4. 4

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

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