Looking for the meaning of the word HANDLING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HANDLING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Handle
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English handle (noun), handlian (verb), from hand
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhandl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
feel or manipulate with the hands
Short Definition:manipulate with hands
Examples:- heavy paving slabs can be difficult to handle
- people who handle food
Definition:
manage (a situation or problem)
Short Definition:manage situation
Examples:- a lawyer's ability to handle a case properly
Definition:
drive or control (a vehicle)
Short Definition:drive vehicle
Examples:- he was going too fast and couldn't handle the car
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