handling

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Synonyms: dandling, handing, candling, handline, sandling, handlin, handlung, fondling, kindling, gadling, landing

Antonyms: dandling, handing, candling, handline, sandling, handlin, handlung, fondling, kindling, gadling, landing

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Noun

1. A touching, controlling, managing, using, taking care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
   • baggage handling
2. The mechanism for handling or manipulating something.
3. The mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch.
4. A criminal offence, the trade in stolen goods.

Verb

1. present participle and gerund of handle

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