aanraken — meaning in English

English meaning

• contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
• handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
• touch verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.

Senses

aanraken is used for these senses in English:

• contact (transitive) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
• handle (transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
• touch (transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]

contact — full definition

1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
3. verb To get in touch with someone.

handle — full definition

1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

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