handler

//ˈhænd.lər//
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Noun

handlerSingular
handlersPlural
1

A person who trains and manages animals, especially dogs or horses.

The dog handler trained the puppy for six months.

2

A person who manages, controls, or is responsible for someone or something.

The press handler arranged all the interviews for the celebrity.

3

A person who handles goods, luggage, or materials as part of their job.

The baggage handlers loaded the suitcases onto the plane.

4

In computing, a routine or function that processes specific events or data.

The error handler catches exceptions and logs them to a file.