handle
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/ΛhΓ¦n.dl/
English
Definitions
noun
- The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.βThe daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars.β
- The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
verb
- To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
- To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
- To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
- To manage, control, or direct.