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As verbs the difference between handle and handled

is that handle is to use the hands while handled is past tense of handle.

As a noun handle

is a part of an object which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.

As an adjective handled is

having a specified number or kind of handles. handle

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Etymology 1

From (etyl) handel, handle, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)

A part of an object which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc.

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That of which use is made; an instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool.

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(Australia, New Zealand) A 10 fl oz (285 ml) glass of beer in the Northern Territory. See also pot, middy for other regional variations.

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(American) A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.

(computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.

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This article describes how to find the module name from the window handle .

(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

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The daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars.

(geography, Newfoundland, and, Labrador, rare) A point, an extremity of land.

Handle of the Sug, Nfld.

(textiles) The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.

(topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.

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Derived terms

* give a handle * handlebar, handlebars * handlebody * handleless * handling * love handle

Etymology 2

From (etyl) handlen, from (etyl) .

Verb

To use the hands.

* Psalm 115:7:

They [idols made of gold and silver] have hands, but they handle not

To touch; to feel with the hand.

* Luke 24:39:

Handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh.

To use or hold with the hand.

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About his altar, handling holy things

To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully.

* Shakespeare, King Lear , IV-vi:

That fellow handles his bow like a crowkeeper

To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands.

* Sir W. Temple:

The hardness of the winters forces the breeders to house and handle their colts six months every year

To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell

a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock

To deal with; to make a business of.

* Jeremiah, 2:8:

They that handle the law knew me not

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To treat; to use, well or ill.

* Shakespeare, Henry VI , Part I, I-iv:

How wert thou handled being prisoner

To manage; to control; to practice skill upon.

* Shakespeare, Measure for Measure , V-i:

You shall see how I'll handle her

To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection.

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We will handle what persons are apt to envy others

(soccer) To touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.

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Synonyms

* feel * finger * touch * deal * manage * treat

Derived terms

* to handle without gloves: (colloquial) See under glove * mishandle

Related terms

* hand

Etymology 3

Originally Cornish-American, from (etyl) , later hanow (pronounced han'of'' or ''han'o ).

Noun

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(slang) A name, nickname or pseudonym.

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Verb

(head)

(handle)

Adjective

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Having a specified number or kind of handles.

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