handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 
ˈhan(d)-lər
1
: one that handles something
2
a
: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal
especially
: a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials
b
: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer
c
: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign
Examples of handler in a Sentence
a dog handler and breeder
a politician and his handlers
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The pugnacious pair hightail it to Danny’s hometown of Belfast, Ireland to make contact with their handler William (Tony Hirst) and his henchwoman Simone (Kate Katzman).
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
As Starliner approached the ISS, the capsule's handlers noticed problems with some of the its thrusters.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The Belgian Malinois died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a joint Instagram post shared by police dog equipment supplier Ray Allen Manufacturing and K9 Hurricane’s Heroes, a non-profit founded and run by the late dog’s longtime handler, Marshall Mirarchi.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Each dog undergoes extensive training tailored to the specific needs of their handler, such as alerting to sounds, retrieving items, or providing physical support.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
As Starliner approached the ISS, the capsule's handlers noticed problems with some of the its thrusters.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The Belgian Malinois died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a joint Instagram post shared by police dog equipment supplier Ray Allen Manufacturing and K9 Hurricane’s Heroes, a non-profit founded and run by the late dog’s longtime handler, Marshall Mirarchi.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Each dog undergoes extensive training tailored to the specific needs of their handler, such as alerting to sounds, retrieving items, or providing physical support.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handler
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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