handling

noun

1. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means

   noun.act

   Synonyms manipulation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the management of someone or something

   noun.act

   Examples

   The handling of prisoners.

   Synonyms treatment

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. A touching, controlling, managing, using, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands. See <u>Handle</u>, <pos><i>v. t.</i></pos>

   noun

   Source: webster1913