Definition & Meaning of "handler"in English

Handler

a person responsible for coaching, managing, or preparing athletes or sports teams

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

handlers

Examples

The boxer's handler scheduled daily sparring sessions to improve his technique.

a person who works with animals in training, care, or public presentation

Examples

The dog handler led the German shepherd through an obedience routine.

a person who manages, controls, or oversees another individual or sensitive operation, often in intelligence, security, or logistics

Examples

The spy's handler relayed instructions through encrypted messages.

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