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handle in Tagalog

hawakan

/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/

handle in Tagalog: hawakan, puluhan, manggo. In English, handle means the part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

Tagalog words for handle

part of an object held in the hand when used or moved — see also grip, handgrip
hawakan, puluhan, manggo

English 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.
  4. noun The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.

Full definition of handle

handle in a sentence

  • The daily handle of a Las Vegas casino is typically millions of dollars.
  • The successful businessman was knighted and acquired a handle to his name.
  • This article describes how to find the module name from the window handle.

Synonyms of handle

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Questions about handle in Tagalog

What is the meaning of handle in Tagalog?
Handle in Tagalog is hawakan, puluhan, manggo.
Ano ang handle sa Tagalog?
Handle: hawakan, puluhan, manggo.
What does handle mean in English?
Handle means the part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

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