manche

Definitions of manche
  1. noun
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
    synonyms: poignée, prise
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    poignée
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    poignée
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    poignée, poignée de porte
    a round handle
    fut
    the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun
    crosse
    thick end of the handle
    poignée de porte
    a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain)
    type of:
    apanage
    a part that is joined to something larger
  2. noun
    the handle of a sword or dagger
    synonyms: poignée
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    type of:
    poignée, prise
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
  3. noun
    the handle end of some implements or tools
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    crosse
    thick end of the handle
    crosse de fusil
    the butt end of a rifle
    type of:
    poignée, prise
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
  4. noun
    a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
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    axe, essieu
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
    type of:
    barre
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  5. noun
    the handle of a weapon or tool
    synonyms: poignée
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    type of:
    poignée, prise
    the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
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