Difference between Handle and Hold

What is the difference between Handle and Hold?

Handle as a noun is a part of an object which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc. while Hold as a noun is a grasp or grip.

Handle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A part of an object which is held in the hand when used or moved, as the haft of a sword, the knob of a door, the bail of a kettle, etc. That of which use is made; an instrument for effecting a purpose; a tool. The gross amount of wagering within a given period of time or for a given event at one of more establishments. A topological space homeomorphic to a ball but viewed as a product of two lower-dimensional balls. A name, nickname or pseudonym. [Originally Cornish-American, from Cornish hanough, later hanow (pronounced han'of or han'o) = name] A 10 fl oz (285 ml) glass of beer in the Northern Territory. See also pot, middy for other regional variations. A reference to an object or structure that can be stored in a variable.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To use the hands. To touch; to feel with the hand. To use or hold with the hand. To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully. To accustom to the hand; to work upon, or take care of, with the hands. To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell; as, a merchant handles a variety of goods, or a large stock To deal with; to make a business of. To treat; to use, well or ill. To manage; to control; to practice skill upon. To use or manage in writing or speaking; to treat, as a theme, an argument, or an objection.

Example sentence: We're put here on Earth to learn our own lessons. No one can tell you what your lessons are; it is part of your personal journey to discover them. On these journeys we may be given a lot, or just a little bit, of the things we must grapple with, but never more than we can handle.

Hold

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grasp or grip.To contain or store.To have and keep possession of something.To reserve.To cause to wait or delay.To detain.To maintain, to consider.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A grasp or grip.Something reserved or kept.A position or grip used to control the opponent.The cargo area of a ship, (often cargo hold).The percentage the house wins on a gamble.

Example sentence: It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.

We hope you now know whether to use Handle or Hold in your sentence.

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