information, evidence, or a mistake that can be used against someone for blackmail or attack

a person or thing that is an object of ridicule; something used as the subject of a joke

the part of a tool, machine, or utensil meant to be held by the hand

The part of a knife that is held by the hand

power or authority; control over others

the part of a leaf that connects the blade to the stem, usually shaped like a thin rod or semi-cylinder; petiole

The bent part of an axle used to convert back-and-forth movement into circular movement; a crank handle or winch.

Words or actions used by others as a subject for ridicule or a pretext for criticism.

To give someone an excuse or opportunity to criticize or control you; to hand over power or leverage to another to one's own disadvantage.

the stem or stalk of a mushroom; mushroom stalk or stem

The handle-shaped section of the Big Dipper, consisting of the fifth through seventh stars; historically used to determine time and seasons.

The stem of a single flower or the main stalk of a flower cluster; a botanical structure supporting the flower.

the handle of a sword; hilt

The handle of the hammer bone in the middle ear, which connects the ear ossicles [[听小骨|聽小骨|ting1 xiao3 gu3]] to the eardrum [[鼓膜|鼓膜|gu3 mo2]].

A topic that people talk or laugh about, especially someone's mistakes or behavior used as a butt of jokes.

(literary) political power of a nation; the reins of government

A vertical filament or stalk that supports a spore-containing sac

the handle of a broom

(literary) the reins of government; political power or control over a state

(literary) the power or authority to judge literature or evaluate scholars during civil service examinations

A hand drill with a crank handle used for boring holes; also known as a belly brace.

(literary) the political power of a ruler; control over the state

the butt or stock of a rifle or gun

to hold state power; to rule or govern, often implying arbitrary or autocratic control

to rule or be in power; to handle the affairs of state

to be in power; to wield authority

(literary) to be esteemed by a ruler and given authority; to be appointed to a high position

(literary) an official or minister who holds great power in government; a big shot

(colloquial) to have no evidence, grounds, or proof against someone

A controller for video games, usually held with both hands and operated with the fingers and thumbs.

the movable stalk that supports the eye of certain animals, such as crustaceans and mollusks

the long handle or shaft of a spear or lance

the handle used to operate a pump

To become something that others laugh at or use as a joke against you; to leave oneself open to ridicule

long handle or stem

a large spoon with a long handle used for serving soup or liquids

a tool with a long curved blade and a long handle used for cutting grass or grain

a large scythe with a long handle

the great power of the imperial court; the supreme authority of government