Antonyms for handles

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : han-dl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæn dl

Definition of handles

Origin : Old English handle, formed from hand (n.) with instrumental suffix -le indicating a tool in the way thimble was formed from thumb. The slang sense of "nickname" is first recorded 1870, originally U.S., from earlier expressions about adding a handle to (one's) name, i.e. a title such as Mister or Sir, attested from 1833. To fly off the handle (1833) is a figurative reference to an ax head (to be off the handle "be excited" is recorded from 1825, American English). To get a handle on "get control of" is first recorded 1972.

noun something to grip
noun nickname
verb touch
verb manage, take care of
verb carry as merchandise

Example sentences :

They should be held by the handles, and the longer the handles the more convenient.
Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie

But Amanda's small hands only grasped the handles more tightly, and she went on.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

But such is the magic of genius, which changes all it handles into gold!
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

She does all things well, handles a sword nearly as well as I do.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

But he grinned with hope when his head struck one of the handles.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

So that this amiable lady has the affections of her people, if she handles not their cash.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Now paint the sides, ends and handles, but be careful not to cover the nameplate.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

A cell should never be carried using the terminal posts as handles.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

He handles it like it was hot, but he's pleased he's found it, because he hopes to merchandise it.
Extract from : « See? » by Edward G. Robles

There were four handles by means of which it could be gripped and carried.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

Synonyms for handles

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