noun
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
noun
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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noun
the management of someone or something
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- the handling of prisoners
- the treatment of water sewage
- the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system
verb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
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- I can deal with this crew of workers
- This blender can't handle nuts
- She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
verb
interact in a certain way
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- Do right by her
- Treat him with caution, please
- Handle the press reporters gently
verb
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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- This book deals with incest
- The course covered all of Western Civilization
- The new book treats the history of China
verb
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
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- Don't handle the merchandise
verb
handle effectively
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- The burglar wielded an axe
- The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
verb
show and train
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- The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott