(~s, handling, ~d)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is a small round object or a lever that is attached to a door and is used for opening and closing it.
I turned the ~ and found the door was open.
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2.
A ~ is the part of an object such as a tool, bag, or cup that you hold in order to be able to pick up and use the object.
The ~ of a cricket bat protruded from under his arm.
...a broom ~.
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3.
If you say that someone can ~ a problem or situation, you mean that they have the ability to deal with it successfully.
To tell the truth, I don’t know if I can ~ the job...
VERB: V n
4.
If you talk about the way that someone ~s a problem or situation, you mention whether or not they are successful in achieving the result they want.
I think I would ~ a meeting with Mr. Siegel very badly...
VERB: V n adv
handling
The family has criticized the military’s handling of Robert’s death.
N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n
5.
If you ~ a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it.
She ~d travel arrangements for the press corps during the presidential campaign...
VERB: V n
6.
When you ~ something such as a weapon, vehicle, or animal, you use it or control it, especially by using your hands.
I had never ~d an automatic.
VERB: V n
7.
If something such as a vehicle ~s well, it is easy to use or control.
His ship had ~d like a dream!
VERB: V adv/prep
8.
When you ~ something, you hold it or move it with your hands.
Wear rubber gloves when handling cat litter.
VERB: V n
9.
If you have a ~ on a subject or problem, you have a way of approaching it that helps you to understand it or deal with it. (INFORMAL)
When you have got a ~ on your anxiety you can begin to control it.
N-SING: a N on n
10.
If you fly off the ~, you suddenly and completely lose your temper. (INFORMAL)
He flew off the ~ at the slightest thing.
PHRASE: V inflects