Handle: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'handle' originated from Middle English 'handel' which meant 'the part by which a thing is held or moved'. It has roots in Old English 'hand' and is related to the Dutch 'handel'. The term has been used since the 14th century in various contexts, evolving to encompass both physical objects and abstract concepts.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

At position #2,267, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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