rehandles

Deals with anew

Rehandles means to handle again.

Most literally, it refers to replacing or refitting a handle on a tool or implement: The blacksmith rehandles axes and hammers.

More broadly, it can mean to deal with something anew or manage it a second time: The committee rehandles complaints that weren't resolved initially.

tools

hammer

Tool for striking nails

  • axeBladed tool for chopping
  • shovelTool for moving earth
  • rakeTined yard implement

hoe · pickaxe · broom · mop · knife · pan · skillet · file · chisel · mallet

repair

mend

Restore after damage

recondition · overhaul · renovate · replace · reattach · refit · rework · patch · rebuild · rewrap

grip

grasp

Seize or understand

  • holdMaintain in grasp
  • claspSecuring device that clicks
  • clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox

regrip · palm · squeeze · clench · wrap · rewrap · ergonomic · contour · texture · knurl

Opposites
repetition of action

rehandlesretains

Continues to possess

engagement with matter

rehandlesignores

Refuses to acknowledge

neglects · abandons · drops · disregards · leaves alone

physical tool repair

rehandlesbreaks

Splits or pauses

damages

Family

rehandle, rehandled, rehandling, rehandlings

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G