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How to sign: 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";
Similiar / Same: handgrip, grip, hold
Categories: appendage
Within this category: ax handle, broomstick, crop, haft, hilt, hoe handle, knob, mop handle, panhandle, pommel, pommel, rake handle, stock, stock
How to sign: 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";
Similiar / Same: manage, care, deal
Within this category: administer, come to grips, conduct, coordinate, direct, dispose of, juggle, mismanage, organize, process, take care, touch, work
