definition of
handle

[1] #1 handle v. [manage, deal, care] be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old". wn

[2] #2 handle v. [treat, do by] interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently". wn

[3] #3 handle n. [grip, handgrip, hold] 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". wn

[4] #4 handle v. [cover, treat, plow, deal, address] act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China". wn

[5] #5 handle v. [palm] touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise". wn