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handles

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhændəɫz// UK //hˈændəlz// han·dles

n. the parts of an object that you hold or pull to move, open, or use it. You find them on things like doors, bags, and tools.

n. the parts of an object designed to be held, gripped, or manipulated by the hand. Often used in the plural when referring to objects with two grips or a set of fixtures.


SIMPLE

The handles on this heavy suitcase are very strong.

CONTEXTUAL

The designer replaced the old brass door handles with modern steel ones to match the new office aesthetic.

COMPLEX

Ergonomic handles are essential for industrial tools to reduce the physical strain on workers who perform repetitive motions throughout their shifts.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the fixtures on a chest of drawers or a bicycle.

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