handler
Handler (noun) means a person who trains, controls, or works closely with an animal or person in their care. Example: “The police dog and its handler searched the warehouse.”
How to Use Handler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something, in software) that manages or is responsible for a particular person, animal, or task.
Word Forms
handlers plural, Handlers plural
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The police dog and its _____ searched the warehouse.
Etymology
From "handle" plus the agent suffix "-er" — one who handles something.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for handler
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What does “handler” mean?
The word “handler” means a person who trains, controls, or works closely with an animal or person in their care. In plain terms, someone (or something, in software) that manages or is responsible for a particular person, animal, or task.
How do you pronounce “handler”?
“Handler” is pronounced HAND-luh (/ˈhænd.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “handler” in a sentence?
Here is “handler” used in a sentence: “The police dog and its handler searched the warehouse.”
What part of speech is “handler”?
“Handler” is a noun.
Is “handler” a common word?
“Handler” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “handler” have?
“Handler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who trains, controls, or works closely with an animal or person in their care.