handler
/ˈhænd.lə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: handlers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).
Noun
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.