Word: handle
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: han
dle
Definition: An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
Morphemes:
Affix: handle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hand
Language: en
Decoded: hand
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instance of helping.
Affix: -le
Language: en
Decoded: -le
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming adjectives from verbs with the meaning of "prone to; tending to; apt to; capable of"; compare -ative.