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Handler
01
a person responsible for coaching, managing, or preparing athletes or sports teams
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
handlers
Examples
The boxer 's handler scheduled daily sparring sessions to improve his technique.
02
a person who works with animals in training, care, or public presentation
Examples
The dog handler led the German shepherd through an obedience routine.
03
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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