A portion of an axis bent at right angles, used to communicate motion, or to change reciprocal into… In early times chiefly used as a handle or…

The handle of a tool or utensil (e.g. a hammer, axe, pot, spoon).

One of several tubular sections used to form a frame or support for a banner or cross carried in a procession. Obsolete.

A hook suspended over a fireplace on which a pot or kettle may be hung. Also: a metal rod (usually curved) with a hook at the end, for lifting a…

A stem, columnar or straight portion of something. The stem or long straight handle of a tool, etc.; the shank of an anchor; the stem of a pipe…

the handle of a fork.

the handle by which a bell-rope or bell-wire is pulled.

Apparently: a handle on a trunk or case. Obsolete.

A handle in the side of a large basket, etc. Also attributive, as fettle strap.

literal. The handle of a pan.