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.