Meaning
The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English handel, handle, from Old English handle (“handle”), from Proto-West Germanic *handulā (“handle”). See verb below. Cognate with German Hantel (“dumbbell, barbell”), Danish handel (“handle”). Related to hand.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: