n. the amount wagered on an event, as at gambling casino

n. a point on an image that can be handled or grabbed for reshaping

n. a temporary name or number given to a file, font or other object

n. nickname created for protection reasons when teleconferencing on a bulletin board

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"

v. show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"

v. touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"

v. handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"

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"

v. interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"

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"

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"

n. a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring

n. luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

n. a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

n. a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

n. control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

n. a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"

n. a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"

v. grope or feel in search of something; "He felt for his wallet"

v. to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

v. examine by touch; "Feel this soft cloth!"; "The customer fingered the sweater"

v. handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"

v. touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"

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"

v. direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"

v. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

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"

v. manage or run; "tend a store"

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"

v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"

v. interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"

v. make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"

v. watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?"

v. influence or control shrewdly or deviously; "He manipulated public opinion in his favor"

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"

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?"

v. move ahead (of others) in time or space

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"

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"

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"

v. begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"

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"

v. make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"

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"

v. direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this"

v. provide entertainment for

v. deal in a market

v. sell on the retail market

v. do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes"

v. occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; "The play amused the ladies"

v. speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; "We discussed our household budget"

v. to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race"

v. think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind"

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"

v. keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

v. register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"

v. work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students"

v. take advantage of or capitalize on

v. make the most of; "He maximized his role"

v. put into commission; equip for service; of ships

v. enter into a contractual arrangement

v. hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support"

v. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

v. assign to a station

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"