handled
ˈhændəld
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Definition of handled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
toolsequipped with a handle for holding or carrying
  • The handled mug was easier to hold..
gripped held manipulated
2.
object designhaving a specified number or kind of handles
  • The mug is double-handled for easy grip.
gripped held manipulated
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Expressions with handled

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having a long handle for extended reach
He used a long-handled broom to clean the ceiling.
illegally touched the ball with hand
The player was penalized for a handled the ball offense.
having a long handle like a pole
The pole-handled broom reached the ceiling easily.
having a handle that is shorter than usual
She preferred the short-handled broom for sweeping the kitchen..
operated or employed with skill and care
The equipment was well-handled during the experiment.
knife with a white handle
She used a white handled knife to chop the vegetables.

Origin of handled

English, hand (grasp) + -led (past tense suffix)

Terms with handled included in their meaning

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gardening
gather leaves or debris using a long-handled tool
priority service
handled with high importance for quick delivery
too much incoming
having more than can be handled, inundated by quantity
hoev.
farming
clear weeds or loosen soil using a long-handled tool
cooking
serve soup or liquid with a long-handled scoop
gardening
turn over soil using a long-handled digging tool
legal
dispute or crime handled by a court under the law
too many calls
receive more phone calls than can be handled at once

Examples of handled in a sentence

  • She preferred the handled suitcase for her travels.
  • The suitcase is single-handled for convenience.
  • The pot is triple-handled for better control.

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  1. French:avec poignée, muni de poignées, ...
  2. German:mit Griff, zweigriffig, ...
  3. Italian:con manico, dotato di manico, ...
  4. Spanish:con asa, de doble asa, ...
  5. Portuguese:com cabo, de duas alças, ...
  6. Chinese:有把手的, 双把手的, ...
  7. Japanese:取っ手のある, 取っ手付きの, ...
  8. Arabic:مَزَوَّد بِمِقْبَض, مقبضي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִם יָדִית, בַּעַל יָדוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:с ручкой, с ручками, ...
  11. Ukrainian:з ручкою, з двома ручками, ...
  12. Hindi:हैंडल वाला, हैंडलयुक्त, ...
handle
ˈhændəl

Definition of handle - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
physical contacttouch, lift, or hold with the hands
  • She handled the fragile vase with care.
grasp manipulate
2.
managementmanage or control a situation or task
  • He can handle the pressure at work.
control manage
3.
treatmentdeal with or treat in a specified way
  • The teacher handled the student's question thoughtfully.
address manage

Noun

1.
toolpart of an object designed to be held
  • She grabbed the handle of the suitcase.
grip hilt knob
2.
communicationname or nickname used online or on radio
  • His online handle is 'GamerGuy'.
alias nickname
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Expressions with handle

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excess fat around the waistline
His love handles were noticeable in the tight shirt.
manage stress or difficult situations effectively
She can handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
understand something better
He finally got a handle on the complex theory.
deal with pressure or stress effectively
She can handle the heat during tight deadlines.
lose temper unexpectedly and intensely
She flew off the handle at the slightest provocation.
deal with situations as they arise
She decided to handle it as it comes during the crisis.

Origin of handle

Old English, hand (hand) + an (to)

Examples of handle in a sentence

  • The workers handled the equipment with precision.
  • She knows how to handle difficult clients.
  • They handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • She handled the situation with great care.
  • The manager handled the complaint efficiently.
  • She can handle the camera controls without help.

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  1. French:manipuler, poignée, ...
  2. German:anfassen, Griff, ...
  3. Italian:maneggiare, manico, ...
  4. Spanish:manipular, manija, ...
  5. Portuguese:manusear, pega, ...
  6. Chinese:拿, 把手, ...
  7. Japanese:扱う, 取っ手, ...
  8. Arabic:أمسَكَ, مِقْبَض, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַחֲזִיק, יָדִית, ...
  10. Russian:обращаться, ручка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:торкатися, ручка, ...
  12. Hindi:हाथ लगाना, हैंडल, ...
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