Handler

Pronunciation: /ˈhændlər/

Definitions of handler

noun a person who handles or manages something, such as an animal or a situation

Example Sentences

A1 The dog handler trained his canine companion to follow commands.

A2 The horse handler gently brushed the animal's mane before the competition.

B1 The zoo handler carefully fed the elephants their daily meals.

B2 The police handler and his K-9 partner worked together to apprehend the suspect.

C1 The experienced handler knew exactly how to calm the nervous show horse before its performance.

C2 The professional handler expertly guided the race car driver through the challenging course.

Examples of handler in a Sentence

formal The dog handler demonstrated excellent control over the police K-9 unit.

informal The dog handler is really good at training the dogs.

slang That handler is a pro at working with animals.

figurative She was a skilled handler of difficult situations.

Grammatical Forms of handler

• past tense: handled
• plural: handlers
• comparative: more skilled
• superlative: most skilled
• present tense: handles
• future tense: will handle
• perfect tense: has handled
• continuous tense: is handling
• singular: handler
• positive degree: skilled
• infinitive: to handle
• gerund: handling
• participle: handling

Origin and Evolution of handler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'handler' originated from the Middle English word 'handeler' which meant 'one who handles or manages'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'handler' has come to be commonly used in various fields such as animal training, sports, and technology to refer to someone who manages or controls something or someone.