English · Word Candidate

handler

/ˈhænd.lə/

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Also seen as: handlers

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Meaning · English

One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

Noun

The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

Noun

The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “handler” mean?

One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

Is “handler” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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