Engelsk ordbok



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Engelsk substantiv: handle

1. handle (om gjenstand) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe grabbed the hammer by the handle.
It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)grip, handgrip, hold


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkappendage


Mere spesifikke uttrykkax handle, axe handle, broom handle, broomstick, crop, gunstock, haft, helve, hilt, hoe handle, knob, mop handle, panhandle, pommel, pommel, rake handle, saddlebow, stock, stock


Omfatter disse spesifikke uttrykkshank, stem


Omfatter disse overordnede uttrykkeneaspergill, aspersorium, baggage, baseball bat, bat, briefcase, brush, carpet beater, carrycot, cart, cheese cutter, coffee cup, coffeepot, cricket bat, cutlery, eating utensil, edge tool, faucet, French telephone, frying pan, frypan, go-cart, hand tool, handbarrow, handcart, handlebar, handset, ladle, luggage, lumber, mug, pushcart, racket, racquet, rug beater, saucepan, skillet, spatula, spigot, teacup, umbrella, watering can, watering pot


Engelsk verb: handle

1. handle (om adferd) be in charge of, act on, or dispose of


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI can deal with this crew of workers.
This blender can't handle nuts.
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)care, deal, manage


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkcommand, control


Mere spesifikke uttrykkadminister, administrate, carry on, come to grips, conduct, coordinate, deal, direct, dispose of, get to grips, juggle, mind, misconduct, mishandle, mismanage, organise, organize, process, take care, touch, work

2. handle (om adferd) interact in a certain way


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningDo right by her.
Treat him with caution, please.
Handle the press reporters gently.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)do by, treat


AnvendelsesmønsterSomething ----s something Adjective/Noun.
Somebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkinteract


Mere spesifikke uttrykkabuse, baby, bemock, brutalise, brutalize, cocker, coddle, cosset, criminalize, cut, disregard, do well by, featherbed, gloss over, handle with kid gloves, ignore, ill-treat, ill-use, indulge, maltreat, mistreat, mock, mollycoddle, nurse, pamper, ride roughshod, rough-house, run roughshod, skate over, skimp over, slur over, smooth over, snub, spoil, step, strong-arm, upstage, wrong


Utsagnsord med lignende betydningaddress, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat, treat

3. handle (om kommunikasjon) act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThis book deals with incest.
The course covered all of Western Civilization.
The new book treats the history of China.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)address, cover, deal, plow, treat


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkbroach, initiate


Mere spesifikke uttrykkdiscourse, discuss, talk about, theologise, theologize


Utsagnsord med lignende betydningcomprehend, cover, do by, embrace, encompass, handle, treat

4. handle (om relasjon) touch, lift, or hold with the hands


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningDon't handle the merchandise.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)palm


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykktouch


Mere spesifikke uttrykkfield, fumble, manhandle, manipulate

5. handle (om relasjon) handle effectively


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe burglar wielded an axe.
The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)manage, wield


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkmanipulate


Mere spesifikke uttrykkply, pump, sweep, swing, swing out

6. handle (om følelse) show and train


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott.


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkcontrol, keep in line, manipulate









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