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Synonyms of handle

13 similar words

Another word for handle is pot. Other synonyms of handle are jug, middy, schooner, sixty and sixty-sixer.

Synonyms and similar words for handle

nounA traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.

  • jugA traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer.

nounA 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.

nounA half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.

  • sixty CanadaA commercial lasting 60 seconds.
  • sixty-sixer Canada

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

verbMore synonyms

  • dealTo handle, to manage, to cope.
  • feel
  • finger
  • manageTo direct or be in charge of.
  • touchTo make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with.
  • treatTo discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.

Meaning of handle

  1. noun The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
  2. noun An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
  3. noun The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

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Questions about synonyms of handle

What is another word for handle?
Handle has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pot, jug, middy, schooner, sixty, sixty-sixer, ride and deal.
What does handle mean?
Handle means the part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: handle (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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