noun (especially in compounds)
1 a person who trains and controls animals, especially dogs:
The police brought in dog handlers to join the hunt for the attacker.
2 a person who carries or touches sth as part of their job:
airport baggage handlers * food handlers
3 (especially AmE) sb who organizes sth or advises sb:
the President's campaign handlers
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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