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handler | chandler |

As a noun handler

is (literally) one who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

As a proper noun chandler is

an english occupational surname for a maker or seller of candles.

handler

Noun

(en noun)
  • (literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
  • ''The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.
  • (in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).
  • The spy's handler''' told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog ' handler .
  • (computing) A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.
  • Derived terms

    * event handler * exception handler

    See also

    * manipulator

    References

    * English agent nouns ----

    chandler

    Alternative forms

    * candler

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who makes or sells candles
  • A dealer in (a specific kind of) provisions or supplies
  • a ship chandler
  • A California variety of pomelo with a smoother skin than many other varieties.