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- pronunciation:
- haen
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the part of an object that you hold in order to lift or move the object.
Lift the pot off the stove by its handle.
- similar words:
- knob
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| related words: |
control |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
handles, handling, handled |
| definition: |
to do what needs to be done with something or someone; manage; control.
She can handle any task her boss gives her.The manager handles the customers who complain.He didn't have enough experience to handle that horse.- synonyms:
- deal with
- similar words:
- command, control, master, process, work
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| related words: |
direct, employ, operate, run, sell, transact, treat |
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