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Definition of "handbook" []

  • A concise manual or reference book providing specific information or instruction about a subject or place. (noun)
  • Games A book in which off-track bets are recorded. (noun)
  • Games A place where off-track bets are taken. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "handbook" in a sentence
  • "The second part of the handbook is about ways to get round filtering (Choosing circumvention, by Nart Villeneuve)."
  • "“Attacking the messenger” from the Hasbara handbook is increasing at FDL."
  • "The handbook is available online and as a PDF for printing."