handler
noun
han·dler
ˈhan-dᵊl-ər 
ˈhan(d)-lər
1
: one that handles something
2
a
: a person in immediate physical charge of an animal
especially
: a person who exhibits dogs at shows or field trials
b
: a person who trains or acts as second for a boxer
c
: a manager of a political or public figure or campaign
Examples of handler in a Sentence
a dog handler and breeder
a politician and his handlers
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Rather than spying on other nations, these animals instead provide live feeds of their surroundings to their handlers through camera harnesses.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
They are especially trained to assist their handlers with tasks related to their disabilities, and distractions—such as sudden petting or interaction—can interfere with the dog's ability to perform its duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The company has restricted its commercial activities to smaller, practical quadrupeds like its Spot platform, and its single-arm, heavy-lift Stretch box handler.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Roque — who was from Ligonier, Indiana, and worked as a mine-detecting dog handler — was reported missing Oct. 20.
—CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
They are especially trained to assist their handlers with tasks related to their disabilities, and distractions—such as sudden petting or interaction—can interfere with the dog's ability to perform its duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The company has restricted its commercial activities to smaller, practical quadrupeds like its Spot platform, and its single-arm, heavy-lift Stretch box handler.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Roque — who was from Ligonier, Indiana, and worked as a mine-detecting dog handler — was reported missing Oct. 20.
—CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handler. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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