Nouns (6)
handle
n. the amount wagered on an event, as at gambling casino
handle
n. a point on an image that can be handled or grabbed for reshaping
handle
n. a temporary name or number given to a file, font or other object
handle
n. nickname created for protection reasons when teleconferencing on a bulletin board
grip, hold
n. the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"
Verbs (24)
handle
v. show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
palm
v. touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
use, wield
v. handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"
care for, deal with, manage
v. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
treat, treat with, do by
v. interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
work, cover, plow, address, treat, deal with, deal in
v. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
use, apply, utilize, utilise, employ, make use of, put to use
v. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
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Fuzzynyms (165)
brace, bitstock
n. a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
satchel
n. luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
clamp
n. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
vise, bench vise
n. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
switch
n. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
stand, base, pedestal
n. a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"
rack, stand
n. a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"
feel, feel for
v. grope or feel in search of something; "He felt for his wallet"
feel, sense, pick up, perceive
v. to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"
feel, finger
v. examine by touch; "Feel this soft cloth!"; "The customer fingered the sweater"
control, operate
v. handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
stroke, fondle
v. touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"
examine, look at, take a look at, examine by sight
v. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
run, operate
v. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
steer, guide
v. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
act, move, take a step, take action, take steps, take measures, perform an action, do something
v. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
tend
v. manage or run; "tend a store"
grapple, deal, cope, contend, get by, manage
v. come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
approach, set about, deal with, go about
v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"
handle, treat, treat with, do by
v. interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
fight, struggle
v. make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"
supervise, manage, oversee, superintend
v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"
manipulate, control by manipulation
v. influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"
control, manipulate
v. control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage; "She manipulates her boss"; "She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up"; "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line"; "she keeps in line"
pilot, navigate
v. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"
lead, precede
v. move ahead (of others) in time or space
keep, continue, go on, proceed, keep on
v. continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
rally, ride, tease, rag, taunt, cod, bait, twit, tantalize
v. harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
grapple, deal, cope, contend, get by, manage
v. come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
approach, set about, deal with, go about
v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"
handle, care for, deal with, manage
v. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
fight, struggle
v. make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"
purchase, take, buy
v. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
deal, conduct, carry out, carry on
v. direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this"
entertain
v. provide entertainment for
market, deal in a market
v. deal in a market
retail, sell retail
v. sell on the retail market
sell, deal in
v. do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes"
amuse, disport, divert
v. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"
discuss, talk over
v. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"
contest, contend, repugn
v. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"
debate, consider, deliberate, moot, turn over
v. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"
implement, apply, utilize
v. put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer"
mesh, lock, operate, engage
v. keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
recruit, inscribe, enter, enroll, enrol
v. register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"
exploit, overwork
v. work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"
take advantage of, cash in on, capitalize on
v. take advantage of or capitalize on
maximize, make the most of
v. make the most of; "He maximized his role"
commission
v. put into commission; equip for service; of ships
contract, undertake
v. enter into a contractual arrangement
engage, enlist
v. hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"
rent, hire, charter, lease
v. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
post, place, base, station, send
v. assign to a station
put, position, place, set, pose, lay
v. put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
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