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handle

/ˈhændl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does handle mean?

noun, verb

A part of a tool or machine that is gripped by the hand, or to deal with or manage something. To manage or deal with a situation or problem.

Example

"She carefully grasped the handle of the hot pan to avoid burning herself."

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