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I. han·dle [ˈhændl̩] N
1. handle (handgrip):
handle
Griff m <-(e)s, -e>
handle of a pot, basket
Henkel m <-s, ->
handle of a door
Klinke f <-, -n>
handle of a door
Schnalle f <-, -n> A
handle of a handbag
Bügel m <-s, ->
handle of a broom, comb
Stiel m <-(e)s, -e>
handle of a pump
Schwengel m <-s, ->
to turn a [door] handle
2. handle fig (pretext):
handle
Vorwand m <-(e)s, -wän·de>
to serve as a handle for sth
3. handle inf:
handle (title)
handle (posh name)
handle (nickname)
Beiname m <-ns, -n>
4. handle Am (on CB radio):
handle
5. handle COMPUT (in programming):
handle
handle
Handle m spec
6. handle COMPUT (in a GUI):
handle
Anfasser m spec
Phrases:
to fly off the handle inf
hochgehen inf fig
to get a handle on sth (get under control)
to get a handle on sth (gain understanding of)
II. han·dle [ˈhændl̩] VB trans
1. handle (feel, grasp):
to handle sth
“handle with care
“handle with care, glass!”
Vorsicht, Glas!“
2. handle (move, transport):
to handle sth
3. handle:
to handle sth (work on, process)
to handle sth (be in charge of)
to handle sb's affairs
to handle sb's business
to handle luggage
4. handle:
to handle sth (manage)
to handle sth (sort out)
etw regeln
can you handle it alone?
I'll handle this
to handle a problem (cope with)
to handle a problem (sort out)
5. handle (treat, deal with):
handle
to handle sb
I find him hard to handle
6. handle (discuss, write about):
to handle sth
to handle sth
sich acc mit etw dat befassen
7. handle:
to handle sth (use)
mit etw dat umgehen
to handle sth (operate)
to handle a machine
to be able to handle sth
8. handle esp Brit (buy and sell):
to handle sth
mit etw dat handeln
III. han·dle [ˈhændl̩] VB intr + adv
handle
OpenDict entry
handle VB
to handle sth (prescriptions)
ˈgrab han·dle N
grab handle
Haltegriff m <-(e)s, -e>
ˈbroom han·dle N
broom handle
Besenstiel m <-(e)s, -e>
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handle FREIGHT
handle
German
German
English
English
absetzen FREIGHT
Present
Ihandle
youhandle
he/she/ithandles
wehandle
youhandle
theyhandle
Past
Ihandled
youhandled
he/she/ithandled
wehandled
youhandled
theyhandled
Present Perfect
Ihavehandled
youhavehandled
he/she/ithashandled
wehavehandled
youhavehandled
theyhavehandled
Past Perfect
Ihadhandled
youhadhandled
he/she/ithadhandled
wehadhandled
youhadhandled
theyhadhandled
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Range myself on the side of the broom handle, was his answer.
en.wikipedia.org
The first incident, involving a broom handle, occurred when the boy was almost 12.
www.timescolonist.com
Luckily a runner used to work for a lift company and with the help of a broom handle saved us from our sins.
metro.co.uk
A broom handle placed in the focal point would blacken and burst into flame within a few seconds.
www.gizmag.com
When he arrived one of the other guys lifted the bonnet with a broom handle and it flew off.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
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So that you will be able to enjoy looking at your window as much as looking outdoors, you can lay out your windows in an almost infinite variety – with different colours, shapes, surfaces, elements and handles of your own choice.
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www.egokiefer.ch
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Damit Sie Ihr Fenster so gerne betrachten, wie Sie ins Freie blicken, können Sie Ihre Fenster in fast unendlicher Vielfalt gestalten – mit verschiedenen Farben, Formen, Oberflächen, Elementen und Griffen nach Ihrer Wahl.
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• Convenient pouring aid for pots and pans with diameters up to 26 cm; can be secured • Simply attach and secure on the rear rim of the pot using the handle • It enables the effortless pouring of pasta, potatoes, etc., without scalding your hands • The space-saving alternative to a colander, dishwasher safe
www.movera.com
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• Praktische, fixierbare Abgießhilfe für Töpfe und Pfannen bis 26 cm Durchmesser • Einfach aufsetzen und mit dem Griff am hin- teren Topfrand fixieren • So gießen Sie mühelos Nudeln, Kartoffeln etc. ab, ohne sich die Hände zu verbrühen • Die platzsparende Alternative zum Küchensieb, spülmaschinengeeignet
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The round shaped, Asian-style handle of the knife lies perfectly in the hand while fulfilling all ergonomic requests of professionals as well as ambitious amateur chefs ? a very important advantage for intensive usage.
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www.dick.de
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Der runde, typisch asiatisch anmutende Griff des Messers liegt perfekt in der Hand und erfüllt optimal alle ergonomischen Anforderungen von Profiköchen und ambitionierten Hobbyköchen ? ein besonders wichtiger Vorteil bei intensivem Gebrauch.
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To sharpen, draw the blade over the entire length of the sharpening steel several times, from the handle to the tip, on both sides of the blade.
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www.fissler.at
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Zum Schärfen zieht man die Klinge vom Griff bis zur Spitze mehrmals von beiden Seiten über die gesamte Länge des Wetzstahls.
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Their feedback has already been utilized for concrete ergonomic improvements, such as the development of a screwdriver tool with a thicker handle, which leads to a noticeable decline in wrist pain.
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www.siemens.com
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Ihr Feedback wurde bereits für konkrete ergonomische Verbesserungen genutzt, etwa bei der Entwicklung eines Schraubenzieher-Werkzeugs mit dickerem Griff, das zu einer spürbaren Verringerung von Handgelenksschmerzen führt.
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