"handling" in the noun sense
1. handling
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
2. handling, manipulation
the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
3. treatment, handling
the management of someone or something
"the handling of prisoners"
"the treatment of water sewage"
"the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system"
"handling" in the verb sense
1. manage, deal, care, handle
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
"I can deal with this crew of workers"
"This blender can't handle nuts"
"She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
2. treat, handle, do by
interact in a certain way
"Do right by her"
"Treat him with caution, please"
"Handle the press reporters gently"
3. cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
"This book deals with incest"
"The course covered all of Western Civilization"
"The new book treats the history of China"
4. handle, palm
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
"Don't handle the merchandise"
5. wield, handle, manage
handle effectively
"The burglar wielded an axe"
"The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well"
6. handle
show and train
"The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
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