Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Handling /(hăn"dlĭng)/ · Han·dling · IPA /ˈhændl̩ɪŋ/ 01 n. A touching, controlling, managing, using, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands. See Handle, v. t. 1. A touching, controlling, managing, using, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands. See Handle, v. t. See: Handle “The heavens and your fair handling Have made you master of the field this day.” — Spenser. 2. The mode of using the pencil or brush, etc.; style of touch.(Drawing, Painting, etc.)