Hyphenation of HANDLES

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word HANDLES? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

HAN-DLES

Definitions of HANDLES:

1.	The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it He grabbed the hammer by the handle It was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
2.	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
3.	Interact in a certain way Do right by her Treat him with caution
4.	Please Handle the press reporters gently
5.	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
6.	Touch, lift, or hold with the hands Don't handle the merchandise
7.	Handle effectively The burglar wielded an axe The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
8.	Show and train The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott

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Hyphenator

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