handle
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
Other meanings
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.”
Synonyms
- grip
- hold
A kind of
- appendage
Kinds of handle
- axe handle
- broom handle
- crop
- knob
- stock
Example sentences
Word history
From Old English "handle".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “handle” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.