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HANDLING

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There are 15 meanings of the word Handling.

How to pronounce handling:

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Handling - as a noun

Manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manual labormanual labour
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manipulation16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The management of someone or something

Example: "The handling of prisoners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
treatment11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direction12management15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Handling - as a verb

To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).

To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.

To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

To manage, control, or direct.

To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).

Example: "She handled the news with grace, the persians handled the french ambassador shamefully"

To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.

To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.

Example: "A merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock"

To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).

Example: "I can't handle this hot weather."

To use the hands.

To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.

To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).

Example: "The car handles well"

Example Sentences

"The handling of hazardous materials requires special training."
"He has excellent handling skills when it comes to dealing with difficult customers."
"The company needs to improve its handling of customer complaints."
"Effective handling of information is crucial in this digital age."
"The department is responsible for the handling and distribution of incoming mail."
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Word Game Points

Is HANDLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, handling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HANDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HANDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, handling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HANDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HANDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, handling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HANDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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