Synonyms for
handles
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
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All Definitions for Handles

Below are all the dictionary definitions of handles:

1The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
2An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively)
3A tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
4The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.
5The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.
6A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.
7A title attached to one's name, such as Doctor or Colonel.
8A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.
9A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.
10A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.
11A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.
12A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.
13The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.
14A person's nose.
15The amount wagered in the various pari-mutuel pools for a particular event or events.
16To touch
17To feel or hold with the hand(s).
18To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
19To manage, control, or direct.
20To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
21To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
22To receive and transfer
23To have pass through one's hands
24Hence, to buy and sell.
25To put up with
26To endure (and continue to function).
27To use the hands.
28To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm
29To commit handball.
30To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).
31A point, an extremity of land.
32To accustom to the hand
33To take care of with the hands.
34To be concerned with
35To be an expert in.

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What are synonyms for handles?

Common synonyms for handles. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for handles

Finding the right synonym for handles helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.", handles has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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