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" ;

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" ;