handbook — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size, but archetypally one to be kept readily at hand.

2

A place where illicit bets can be placed.

The extent of the business done in this line is not understood by those who have not looked into it. In New York there are 50 pool rooms and 500 handbooks; in East St. Louis, 20 handbooks; in Chicago, 5 pool rooms and 200 handbooks; […]

Persons subject to his rule can be found operating, in addition to the wire service, wire service relays, handbooks, gambling houses, prostitution establishments, coin-operated device companies, bars, restaurants, night clubs, motels, […]

Collocations

3

ADJ.

good, new

I bought a new handbook to learn how to fix my old bicycle.

VERB + HANDBOOK

consulted, gardening, reading

I consulted the gardening handbook before planting vegetables in my backyard.

PREP.

in

I found the instructions for assembling the bookshelf in the handbook.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a concise reference book providing specific information abou

enchiridion

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

The extent of the business done in this line is not understood by those who have not looked into it. In New York there are 50 pool rooms and 500 handbooks; in East St. Louis, 20 handbooks; in Chicago,

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02

Persons subject to his rule can be found operating, in addition to the wire service, wire service relays, handbooks, gambling houses, prostitution establishments, coin-operated device companies, bars,

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03

We need a description of the club so that it can be added to the school handbook.

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04

This is a good handbook.

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05

I consulted the handbook.

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Unfortunately if you have a problem with it, you'll have to follow the grievance procedure as outlined in the employee handbook.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, handbook is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.