handle (n)
grip#1 (n)
handgrip (n)
hold (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
examples he grabbed the hammer by the handle
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
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Hypernym appendage
Part holonym edge tool; hand tool; umbrella; baggage, luggage; cutlery, eating utensil; brush; briefcase; handbarrow; handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart; baseball bat, lumber; cricket bat, bat; racket, racquet; ladle; saucepan; frying pan, frypan, skillet; spatula; carpet beater, rug beater; cheese cutter; coffeepot; coffee cup; teacup; mug; watering can, watering pot; carrycot; faucet, spigot; handlebar; handset, French telephone; aspergill, aspersorium
Derivationally related form grip → grip
Derivationally related form handle → handle
Hyponym ax handle, axe handle; broomstick, broom handle; crop; haft, helve; hilt; hoe handle; knob; mop handle; panhandle; pommel, saddlebow; pommel; rake handle; stock; stock, gunstock
Part meronym shank, stem
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) short-handled → handle
Hyponym appendage
Part meronym aspergill, aspersorium; baggage, luggage; baseball bat, lumber; briefcase; brush; carpet beater, rug beater; carrycot; cheese cutter; coffee cup; coffeepot; cricket bat, bat; cutlery, eating utensil; edge tool; faucet, spigot; frying pan, frypan, skillet; handbarrow; handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart; handlebar; handset, French telephone; hand tool; ladle; mug; racket, racquet; saucepan; spatula; teacup; umbrella; watering can, watering pot
Hypernym ax handle, axe handle; broomstick, broom handle; crop; haft, helve; hilt; hoe handle; knob; mop handle; panhandle; pommel, saddlebow; pommel; rake handle; stock; stock, gunstock
Part holonym shank, stem
Derivationally related form handle → handle
Derivationally related form grip → grip

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