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The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.

(gambling) The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments.

(textiles) The tactile qualities of a fabric, e.g., softness, firmness, elasticity, fineness, resilience, and other qualities perceived by touch.

(slang) A name or nickname, especially as an identifier over the radio or Internet.

(slang) A title attached to one's name, such as ''Doctor'' or ''Colonel''.

(computing) A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.

(UK, informal) A traditional dimpled glass with a handle, for serving a pint of beer. +

(Australia, chiefly Northern Territory, New Zealand) A 10 fluid ounce (285 mL) glass of beer.

(US) A half-gallon (1.75-liter) bottle of alcohol.

(geography, Newfoundland and Labrador, rare) A point, an extremity of land.

(topology) A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls.

(algebraic geometry) The smooth, irreducible subcurve of a comb which connects to each of the other components in exactly one point.

(slang) A person's nose.

(horse racing, gambling) The amount wagered in the various pari-mutuel pools for a particular event or events.

To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).

(rare) To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.

To manage, use, or wield with the hands.

To manage, control, or direct.

To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).

To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.

To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.

(rare) To be concerned with; to be an expert in.

To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).

To use the hands.

(soccer) To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.

To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed). +