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handling

handling

the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means.

Related Terms

  • manipulate (v): to treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic purposed.
    Synonyms: manipulate, manipulated
  • handle (v): to touch, lift, or hold with the hands.
    Synonyms: handle, handled "Don't handle the merchandise", palm, palmed
  • manipulate (v): to hold something in one's hands and move it.
    Synonyms: manipulate, manipulated

Keywords and Synonyms

  • handling, manipulation


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