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Handling The act of taking care or managing something, often with skill and competence. ■ I'm great at handling stress - I just take deep breaths and tell myself it's all in my head.
Biohazard A substance or material that is so hazardous to living organisms that it requires special handling and containment. ■ "I accidentally spilled a cup of hot coffee on my shirt, and now it's a biohazard!
contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it. ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.
cowgirl A female who is skilled in riding a horse and handling cattle. She often wears a wide-brimmed hat, jeans, and boots. ■ "Why did the cowgirl cross the road? To get to the other side of the pasture!"
delicate A person or thing that is very thin, light, or easily broken. Something that requires great care and attention. ■ "I had to be so delicate when handling the porcelain vase, I didn't want to break it!
denounce To loudly and publicly criticize someone or something. ■ "I denounced the mayor for his poor handling of the city's infrastructure issues."
manhandle To treat a person or object with rough, heavy, and clumsy handling. ■ "John manhandled the heavy box by grabbing it with both hands and throwing it across the room."
Parenthood The state or quality of being a parent, typically involving the responsibility and care for one's children. ■ "I never thought I was capable of handling the responsibilities of parenthood, but my kids proved me wrong."
responsibly By holding or handling something with care and attention. ■ "She responsibly folded the laundry before her roommate got home, hoping to avoid being scolded."
caseload The total number of cases or clients a legal professional is responsible for handling at any given time. ■ "My caseload is so huge, I'm starting to feel like I should invest in a masseuse to help me relax after a long day of paperwork."
diplomatic A skillful and tactful way of handling a situation or negotiating with others, especially in order to avoid conflict or offense. ■ "I had to use my diplomatic skills to convince my boss to let me leave early for a dentist appointment."
gloves A pair of rubberized protective coverings worn on the hands to protect them from germs, dirt and other harmful substances. ■ I always wear gloves when I'm handling raw meat or cleaning dishes, so that I don't end up with food poisoning or e.coli in my hair.
procedural A series of steps or rules that must be followed in order to accomplish a task or achieve a goal. However, the actual outcome is completely unpredictable and often leads to chaos. ■ The company's new "procedural" way of handling customer complaints resulted in more complaints than ever before, but also led to some hilarious mishaps.
Protective A characteristic or quality that provides or suggests protection, such as a shield, armor, or a security system. ■ The new employee was wearing a protective suit while handling hazardous materials in the lab. She looked like a robot from a sci-fi movie.
Regatta A rowing competition held on a large body of water, usually with boats of different sizes and designs. ■ "I signed up for the regatta because I wanted to show off my boat-handling skills, but ended up capsizing and getting soaked."