HANDLES
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Definition
noun
- The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
- An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.“The daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars.”
- The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
- A name, nickname or pseudonym.
verb
- To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
- To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
- To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
- To manage, control, or direct.
- To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).“she handled the news with grace, the Persians handled the French ambassador shamefully”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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