handler
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/ˈhæn.dlə/
English
Definitions
noun
- One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.“The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.”
- (in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).“The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.”
- An advisor or manager to a person occupying a position or office to which the speaker believes the holder does not possess the typical qualifications and/or experience.
- A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.
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managercoachanimal trainermanipulatorkeeperconductoroperatorcontrollerprotectorattendantguardianchaperoneguardtouchcontactcaretaker