handle
English Thesaurus
1. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | appendage, |
| definition | : | a part that is joined to something larger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | crop, |
| definition | : | the stock or handle of a whip (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | haft, helve, |
| definition | : | the handle of a weapon or tool (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hilt, |
| definition | : | the handle of a sword or dagger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hoe handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a hoe (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | knob, |
| definition | : | a round handle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | mop handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a mop (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | panhandle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a pan (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pommel, saddlebow, |
| definition | : | handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pommel, |
| definition | : | a handgrip that a gymnast uses when performing exercises on a pommel horse (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rake handle, |
| definition | : | the handle of a rake (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stock, |
| definition | : | the handle end of some implements or tools (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gunstock, stock, |
| definition | : | the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | shank, stem, |
| definition | : | cylinder forming a long narrow part of something (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | aspergill, aspersorium, |
| definition | : | a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | baggage, luggage, |
| definition | : | cases used to carry belongings when traveling (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | baseball bat, lumber, |
| definition | : | an implement used in baseball by the batter (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | briefcase, |
| definition | : | a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | brush, |
| definition | : | an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | carrycot, |
| definition | : | box-shaped baby bed with handles (for a baby to sleep in while being carried) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cheese cutter, |
| definition | : | a kitchen utensil (board or handle) with a wire for cutting cheese (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | coffee cup, |
| definition | : | a cup from which coffee is drunk (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | coffeepot, |
| definition | : | tall pot in which coffee is brewed (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | bat, cricket bat, |
| definition | : | the club used in playing cricket (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cutlery, eating utensil, |
| definition | : | tableware implements for cutting and eating food (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | edge tool, |
| definition | : | any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge) (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | faucet, spigot, |
| definition | : | a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | handbarrow, |
| definition | : | a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cart, go-cart, handcart, pushcart, |
| definition | : | wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | handlebar, |
| definition | : | the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | french telephone, handset, |
| definition | : | telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | hand tool, |
| definition | : | a tool used with workers' hands (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ladle, |
| definition | : | a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | mug, |
| definition | : | with handle and usually cylindrical (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | racket, racquet, |
| definition | : | a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | saucepan, |
| definition | : | a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | spatula, |
| definition | : | a turner with a narrow flexible blade (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | teacup, |
| definition | : | a cup from which tea is drunk (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | umbrella, |
| definition | : | a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | watering can, watering pot, |
| definition | : | a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants (noun.artifact) |
2. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | broach, initiate, |
| definition | : | bring up a topic for discussion (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | theologise, theologize, |
| definition | : | treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | do by, handle, treat, |
| definition | : | interact in a certain way (verb.social) |
| verb group | : | comprehend, cover, embrace, encompass, |
| definition | : | include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory (verb.stative) |
3. touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | touch, |
| definition | : | make physical contact with, come in contact with (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | field, |
| definition | : | catch or pick up (balls) in baseball or cricket (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | fumble, |
| definition | : | handle clumsily (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | manipulate, |
| definition | : | hold something in one's hands and move it (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | manhandle, |
| definition | : | handle roughly (verb.contact) |
4. handle effectively (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | manipulate, |
| definition | : | hold something in one's hands and move it (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | ply, |
| definition | : | wield vigorously (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pump, |
| definition | : | operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | sweep, swing, swing out, |
| definition | : | make a big sweeping gesture or movement (verb.contact) |
5. show and train (verb.emotion)
| hypernym | : | control, keep in line, manipulate, |
| definition | : | control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage (verb.emotion) |
6. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | command, control, |
| definition | : | exercise authoritative control or power over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | administer, administrate, |
| definition | : | work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | organise, organize, |
| definition | : | cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | work, |
| definition | : | cause to operate or function (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dispose of, |
| definition | : | deal with or settle (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | mind, take care, |
| definition | : | be in charge of or deal with (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | coordinate, |
| definition | : | bring into common action, movement, or condition (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | juggle, |
| definition | : | deal with simultaneously (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | process, |
| definition | : | deal with in a routine way (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | direct, |
| definition | : | be in charge of (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | carry on, conduct, deal, |
| definition | : | direct the course of; manage or control (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | touch, |
| definition | : | deal with; usually used with a form of negation (verb.social) |
7. interact in a certain way (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | interact, |
| definition | : | act together or towards others or with others (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | bemock, mock, |
| definition | : | treat with contempt (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | wrong, |
| definition | : | treat unjustly; do wrong to (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | criminalize, |
| definition | : | treat as a criminal (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | nurse, |
| definition | : | treat carefully (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | strong-arm, |
| definition | : | handle roughly (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | upstage, |
| definition | : | treat snobbishly, put in one's place (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | rough-house, |
| definition | : | treat in a rough or boisterous manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | do well by, |
| definition | : | treat with respect and consideration (verb.social) |
| verb group | : | treat, |
| definition | : | regard or consider in a specific way (verb.cognition) |
8. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | handle, palm, |
| definition | : | touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
9. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | coverage, |
| definition | : | the extent to which something is covered (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | discourse, discussion, treatment, |
| definition | : | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication) |
10. touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | handling, manipulation, |
| definition | : | the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | grip, handgrip, handle, hold, |
| definition | : | the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | palm, thenar, |
| definition | : | the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | palm, |
| definition | : | a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand (noun.quantity) |
11. show and train (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | coach, handler, manager, |
| definition | : | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team (noun.person) |
12. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | handling, treatment, |
| definition | : | the management of someone or something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | handler, |
| definition | : | an agent who handles something or someone (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | manageable, |
| definition | : | capable of being managed or controlled (adj.all) |
13. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | handle, palm, |
| definition | : | touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | grip, |
| definition | : | hold fast or firmly (verb.contact) |
14. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | coverage, |
| definition | : | the extent to which something is covered (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | discourse, discussion, treatment, |
| definition | : | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication) |
15. touch, lift, or hold with the hands (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | handling, manipulation, |
| definition | : | the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | grip, handgrip, handle, hold, |
| definition | : | the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | palm, thenar, |
| definition | : | the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers (noun.body) |
| derivation | : | palm, |
| definition | : | a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand (noun.quantity) |
16. show and train (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | coach, handler, manager, |
| definition | : | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team (noun.person) |
17. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | handling, treatment, |
| definition | : | the management of someone or something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | handler, |
| definition | : | an agent who handles something or someone (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | manageable, |
| definition | : | capable of being managed or controlled (adj.all) |
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