handler (redirected from handlers)

han·dler  (hndlr)

n.

1. One that handles or directs something or someone: handlers of food in a restaurant; the candidate's campaign handlers.

2.

a. One who trains or exhibits an animal, such as a dog.

b. One who acts as the trainer or second of a boxer.

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handler

Noun

1. a person who trains and controls an animal

2. a person who handles something: a baggage handler

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	handler - one who trains or exhibits animals   animal trainer tamer - an animal trainer who tames wild animals trainer - one who trains other persons or animals
	2.	handler - an agent who handles something or someone; "the senator's campaign handlers" agent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
	3.	handler - (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team coach, manager athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition baseball coach, baseball manager - a coach of baseball players basketball coach - a coach of basketball players conditioner - a trainer of athletes football coach - a coach of football players hockey coach - a coach of hockey players tennis coach - a coach of tennis players trainer - one who trains other persons or animals