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handler
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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.

handler [ˈhændlə]
n
1. (Law) a person, esp a police officer, in charge of a specially trained dog
2. a person who handles some specified thing a baggage handler
3. (Individual Sports, other than specified) a person who holds or incites a dog, gamecock, etc., esp in a race or contest
4. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Boxing) the trainer or second of a boxer
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.handlerhandler - one who trains or exhibits animals  
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.handlerhandler - (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
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
Translations
handler [ˈhændləʳ] N
1. (Comm) [of stock] → tratante mf, comerciante mf
2. (also dog handler) → adiestrador(a) m/f
see also baggage
handler [ˈhændlər] n
[animal] → dresseur/euse m/f dog handler
(of particular objects or products) food handler → personne f qui manipule des aliments baggage handler
handler
n (= dog-handler)Hundeführer(in) m(f); baggage handlerGepäckmann m
handler [ˈhændləʳ] n (dog handler) → addestratore/trice (di cane)
handler [ˈhændləʳ] n (dog handler) → addestratore/trice (di cane)


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