Antonyms for handlers

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hand-ler

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhænd lər

Definition of handlers

Origin : late 14c., "one who handles" anything, agent noun from handle (v.). Specific sense of "one engaged in trade" is from 1690s; that of "prizefighter's assistant" (1916) was earlier used in reference to dogfights and cockfights (1825).

As in manager : noun person who runs organization
As in merchant : noun person who sells goods
As in trainer : noun instructor, teacher
As in agent : noun person representing an organization or person in business
As in driver : noun person who engineers vehicle

Example sentences :

The handlers fell back in silence as Garrison approached the filly.
Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson

The umpire's whistle sounded and the handlers called their dogs in.
Extract from : « The Dogs of Boytown » by Walter A. Dyer

Now, this was no new trick—the ruse that the Champion's handlers had employed.
Extract from : « Lad: A Dog » by Albert Payson Terhune

His eyes closed and he was only distantly aware of his handlers catching him as he fell, carrying him to his bench.
Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison

Wherever a periscope showed, the handlers of more than one gun took a chance at it.
Extract from : « Dave Darrin and the German Submarines » by H. Irving Hancock

Ice-cold are the innermost wells of the spirit: a refreshment to hot hands and handlers.
Extract from : « Thus Spake Zarathustra » by Friedrich Nietzsche

The next moment Fay had straightened up and motioned his handlers aside.
Extract from : « The Creature from Cleveland Depths » by Fritz Reuter Leiber

Handlers were everywhere busy making their pets ready for the judging.
Extract from : « Buff: A Collie and other dog-stories » by Albert Payson Terhune

She was present again at the meeting of handlers and owners and club officials, who packed the parlours and hall after supper.
Extract from : « Frank of Freedom Hill » by Samuel A. Derieux

Down the sunlit village streets pointers and setters were out with their handlers.
Extract from : « Frank of Freedom Hill » by Samuel A. Derieux

Synonyms for handlers

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