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We all have our ways of handling fear and managing trying; jumping in or climbing down, a direct approach or a delay, joyful or miserable, a spirit of adventure, or God help me, get this thing over with.
Kristin Armstrong

Meaning of "handling" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HANDLING

handling  [ˈhændlɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HANDLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Handling is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HANDLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Handling stolen goods

Handling stolen goods is the name of a statutory offence in England and Wales and Northern Ireland. It takes place after a theft or other dishonest acquisition is completed and may be committed by a fence or other person who helps the thief to realise the value of the stolen goods. It replaces the offence of receiving stolen goods under section 33 of the Larceny Act 1916. Handling stolen property is the name of a statutory offence in the Republic of Ireland.

Definition of handling in the English dictionary

The first definition of handling in the dictionary is the act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something. Other definition of handling is treatment, as of a theme in literature. Handling is also the process by which a commodity is packaged, transported, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HANDLING


aeromodelling
ˈɛərəʊˈmɒdlɪŋ
ballhandling
ˈbɔːlˌhændlɪŋ
bloodcurdling
ˈblʌdˌkɜːdlɪŋ
brandling
ˈbrændlɪŋ
codling
ˈkɒdlɪŋ
cradling
ˈkreɪdlɪŋ
fiddling
ˈfɪdlɪŋ
foundling
ˈfaʊndlɪŋ
groundling
ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ
idling
ˈaɪdlɪŋ
kindling
ˈkɪndlɪŋ
mishandling
ˌmɪsˈhændlɪŋ
noodling
ˈnuːdlɪŋ
piddling
ˈpɪdlɪŋ
pindling
ˈpɪndlɪŋ
puddling
ˈpʌdlɪŋ
sandling
ˈsændlɪŋ
seedling
ˈsiːdlɪŋ
spindling
ˈspɪndlɪŋ
unbundling
ʌnˈbʌndlɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HANDLING

handlanger
handle
handle with kid gloves
handleable
handlebar
handlebar moustache
handlebars
handled
handleless
handler
handless
Handley Page
handlike
handling charges
handloom
handmade
handmaid
handmaiden
handover
handpass

WORDS THAT END LIKE HANDLING

baggage handling
Bramley´s seedling
calling
dawdling
dwindling
fair to middling
gadling
godling
hidling
hurdling
influence peddling
meddling
mollycoddling
muddling
reedling
shepherdling
special handling
waddling
wheedling
wildling
worldling

Synonyms and antonyms of handling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HANDLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «handling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of handling

Translation of «handling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HANDLING

Find out the translation of handling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of handling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «handling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

处理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

manejo
570 millions of speakers

English

handling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हैंडलिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

معالجة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обращение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

manipulação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হ্যান্ডলিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

manipulation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengendalian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handhabung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

取り扱い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

처리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penanganan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xử lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கையாளுதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हाताळणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kullanma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

movimentazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obsługa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

звернення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de manipulare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χειρισμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hantering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hantering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

håndtering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of handling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDLING»

The term «handling» is very widely used and occupies the 3.931 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HANDLING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about handling

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10 QUOTES WITH «HANDLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word handling.
1
Moises Arias
I can see myself doing production work and handling projects behind the scenes.
2
Kristin Armstrong
We all have our ways of handling fear and managing trying; jumping in or climbing down, a direct approach or a delay, joyful or miserable, a spirit of adventure, or God help me, get this thing over with.
3
Peter L. Berger
There is a continuum of values between the churches and the general community. What distinguishes the handling of these values in the churches is mainly the heavier dosage of religious vocabulary involved.
4
Nate Berkus
We're not handling things anymore before they arrive on our doorstep. I like to feel how thin porcelain can be, run my hand over a textile, see if I want to sit in a chair.
5
Emma Bonino
Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging.
6
Randolph Bourne
Friendships are fragile things, and require as much handling as any other fragile and precious thing.
7
Chloe Bridges
I never take storms as seriously as I should, which is probably not the way I should be handling it. I think it's to do with growing up in New Orleans and having a hurricane, like, once a week.
8
Majora Carter
Many people still believe that 'green' solutions are too expensive, but they are actually much cheaper when all of the costs to public health, social services, and waste handling are factored into the same equation.
9
Dick Cheney
It's very important to go back and keep in mind the distinction between handling these events as criminal acts, which was the way we did before 9/11, and then looking at 9/11 and saying, 'This is not a criminal act,' not when you destroy 16 acres of Manhattan, kill 3,000 Americans, blow a big hole in the Pentagon. That's an act of war.
10
Kate Chopin
She felt like a chess player who, by the clever handling of his pieces, sees the game taking the course intended. Her eyes were bright and tender with a smile as they glanced up into his; and her lips looked hungry for the kiss which they invited.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HANDLING»

Discover the use of handling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to handling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Safe Baby Handling Tips
Now incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide, which also includes a unique Wheel of Responsibility™ to help moms and dads negotiate baby chores (and shirk diaper duty!) whenever they can.
David Sopp, Kelly Sopp, 2005
2
Bulk Solids Handling: An Introduction to the Practice and ...
Overall, the authors have succeeded in their objective to design the book as a practical source of reference for plan and process engineers, designers, project and maintenance engineers in industries where particulate or granular materials ...
C.R. Woodcock, J.S. Mason, 1988
3
Handling Qualitative Data: A Practical Guide
Lecturers, click here to request an e-inspection copy of this text This new edition of Lyn Richards' best-selling book provides an accessible introduction to qualitative research for students and practitioners.
Lyn Richards, 2009
4
Postharvest Handling: A Systems Approach
Newly updated and revised, this second edition includes coverage of the logistics of fresh produce from multiple perspectives, postharvest handing under varying weather conditions, quality control, changes in consumer eating habits and ...
Wojciech J. Florkowski, Stanley E. Prussia, Robert L. Shewfelt, 2009
5
Livestock Handling and Transport
This work presents the research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, and a contribution on animal welfare in developing countries.
Temple Grandin, 2007
6
Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way
From road rage to workplace incidents to marital bickering, out-of-control anger is all around us. How can we handle our anger--and help those we love with theirs? How can we teach our children to deal with their anger?
Gary D Chapman, 2008
7
Materials Handling Handbook
Sponsored jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and International Material Management Society, this single source reference is designed to meet today's need for updated technical information on planning, installing and ...
Raymond A. Kulwiec, 1985
8
Handling Sin
A moving parable of human love and redemption, Handling Sin is Michael Malone's comic masterpiece.
Michael Malone, 2010
9
Vehicle Handling Dynamics: Theory and Application
This is the first book to combine classical vehicle dynamics with electronic control.
Masato Abe, 2009
10
Safe Handling of Foods
It examines categories of foods, places where food is served, and groups of food consumers. The text also lists sources of food safety information available on the Internet.
Jeffrey M. Farber, Ewen C. Todd, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HANDLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term handling is used in the context of the following news items.
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10 Strategies for Handling the Stress of a Financial Crisis
When that moment comes when you realize that you need to make major changes in your life, it's incredibly stressful. Often, it's the culmination ... «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
2
Public defender bemoans TPD handling of photo lineup
Public defenders for a Tallahassee man accused of a 2014 attempted murder tried unsuccessfully Tuesday to have his charges thrown out ... «Tallahassee.com, Jul 15»
3
Airbnb CEO Has Tips for Handling Rejection
Here's a very interesting post shared yesterday on Medium by Brian Chesky, now quite well-known as co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. «PRNewser, Jul 15»
4
Brian Pallister criticizes NDP government's handling of credit rating …
Brian Pallister criticizes NDP government's handling of credit rating downgrade. Posted: 07/14/2015 11:16 AM | Comments: Tweet; Post; Reddit; ShareThis; Print ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
5
Audit: NYCHA repairs handling is unacceptable
Stringer says the handling of repairs is unacceptable. The audit also uncovered underreported data on its... Content Preview This content is ... «News 12 Bronx, Jul 15»
6
Steve Spurrier jokes about handling of Jadeveon Clowney
HOOVER, Ala. -- Jadeveon Clowney's legacy at South Carolina is one of a freakish athlete and a dominant pass rusher. «NFL.com, Jul 15»
7
DOC review criticises handling of Government conservation fund
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry said the Department of Conservation had learned from its initial failures with a community conservation ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
8
IFA wins 'distress payment' from Phoenix for complaint handling delay
The ombudsman asked Phoenix to pay the retired IFA £150 to cover the "distress and inconvenience" caused by a delay in handling a ... «Professional Adviser, Jul 15»
9
Strategies For Handling A Child Who Won't Eat
Our 4-year-old daughter will not eat dinner, no matter what. At most, she takes a few bites of what I fix and then says she doesn't like it. This has ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
10
Super-Commutes, Micro Houses, Airbnb: How Some People are …
Super-Commutes, Micro Houses, Airbnb: How Some People are Handling the High Cost of D.C. Living. July 14, 2015 12:27 PM. View Comments. Jay Austin in ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»

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