handle
Meaning
A handle is a part of an object designed for holding, lifting, or controlling it, often found on doors, tools, or containers.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "handle" as a verb with its noun form; they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sophie
walked
into
the
small
kitchen
with
a
shopping
bag
and
placed
it
on
the
table
.
She
noticed
the
kettle
on
the
stove
and
reached
for
the
handle
to
check
if
it
was
hot
.
The
handle
felt
warm
,
so
she
used
a
towel
to
lift
the
kettle
carefully
.
While
the
tea
was
steeping
,
she
looked
out
of
the
window
and
planned
the
rest
of
her
afternoon
.
By
the
time
the
tea
was
ready
,
she
felt
relaxed
and
decided
to
read
a
book
.
Common Phrases
door handle
handle with care
handle a situation
Synonyms
Related Words
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