handless Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
grip; hold; handgrip; handle.
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
verb be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
manage; handle; deal; care.
- I can deal with this crew of workers
- This blender can't handle nuts
- She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
verb interact in a certain way
do by; handle; treat.
- Do right by her
- Treat him with caution, please
- Handle the press reporters gently
verb act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
plow; handle; deal; cover; treat; address.
- This book deals with incest
- The course covered all of Western Civilization
- The new book treats the history of China
verb touch, lift, or hold with the hands
palm; handle.
- Don't handle the merchandise
verb handle effectively
handle; manage; wield.
- The burglar wielded an axe
- The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well
verb show and train
handle.
- The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott
adjective without a hand or hands
- a handless war veteran
adjective satellite lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
butterfingered; bumbling; ham-handed; bungling; left-handed; ham-fisted; heavy-handed.
- a bumbling mechanic
- a bungling performance
- ham-handed governmental interference
- could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature"- Mary H. Vorse