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handler

Syllabification: (han·dler)
Pronunciation: /ˈhandlər/

Translate handler | into Italian
Definition of handler

noun

  • 1 [usually with modifier] a person who handles or deals with certain articles or commodities:a baggage handler a food handler
  • a device that handles certain articles or substances.
  • 2a person who trains or has charge of an animal:the performance of dog and handler in the ring must be accurate and correct
  • 3a person who trains or manages another person, in particular.
  • a person who trains and acts as second to a boxer.
  • a publicity agent.
  • a person who advises on and directs the activities of a politician or other public figure.

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Definition of handler in the British & World English dictionary