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Handle (Noun)

Meaning

The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • She grasped the heavy suitcase by the worn leather handle.
  • The broken handle on the door made it difficult to open.
  • He struggled to hold onto the broom as the loose handle wobbled in his hands.
  • The handle on the mug was cracked and chipped but still usable.
  • The mother warned her child to hold the hot cup by the handle, not by the sides.

Synonyms

  • Hold
  • Grip
  • Handgrip

Hyponyms

  • Axe Handle
  • Gunstock
  • Broom Handle
  • Saddlebow
  • Helve

Related Words

  • Handle (verb)
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