handler

[ hand-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that handles.
2. Boxing. a person who assists in the training of a fighter or is the fighter's second during a fight.
3. a person who exhibits a dog in a bench show or field trial.

Handler

¹

/ ˈhændlə /

noun

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handler

²

/ ˈhændlə /

noun

1. a person, esp a police officer, in charge of a specially trained dog
2. a person who handles some specified thing

   a baggage handler

3. a person who holds or incites a dog, gamecock, etc, esp in a race or contest
4. the trainer or second of a boxer

Word History and Origins

Origin of handler¹

1350–1400; Middle English. See handle, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The call centre, based in Scotland, is staffed by non-clinical call handlers.

From BBC

Mere seconds into the arrest, however, his handler failed to contain and subdue his K-9 partner.

From Los Angeles Times

County Sheriff Lee Baca, convicted in 2017 of thwarting a federal investigation for his role in keeping an informant out of the reach of his FBI handlers and away from a grand jury.

From Los Angeles Times

"A Gwent Police complaint handler spoke with the complainant where communication concerns during the investigation were discussed. The complaint was logged in line with statutory guidance," they said.

From BBC

A handler for Mr Jeffries then refused to arrange for him to return to New York without signing a non-disclosure agreement until he threatened to call the police, it adds.

From BBC

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