a physical part of an object designed to be held or operated by the hand

a person, action, or matter that is subjected to ridicule or mockery

the part of an object designed to be held or operated by the hand, such as on a tool or door

the stalk that joins a leaf blade to the stem

crank handle

a pretext for gossip or a matter for derision; something others can seize upon to talk about or ridicule

To give someone a hold on oneself; to provide an opponent with an advantage or grounds for attack.

the stem or stipe of a mushroom

handle of the Big Dipper

sword hilt

manubrium of malleus (handle of hammer bone), connecting ossicles to the tympanum

a long handle of a tool, weapon, or implement

hand crank

the supreme authority to govern a state or the control of a government

hand drill with a crank handle

a handle made of wood, typically attached to a tool or implement.

to hold state power or govern a country

to hold political power or control the government

to hold power

an official or high-ranking figure who holds significant political power or authority

eye stalk (of crustacean etc)

the shaft or handle of a spear