handler

handler
handler handler n. 1. one who trains or exhibits animals.

Syn: animal trainer. [WordNet 1.5]

2. someone in charge of training an athlete (especially a boxer) or a team.

Note: The term is used sometimes sarcastically of political consultants: ``the president's handlers''.

Syn: coach, manager. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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