Associations to the word «Panhandle»

Wiktionary

PANHANDLE, noun. The handle of a pan.
PANHANDLE, noun. (cartography) (US) On a map, any arm or projection suggestive of the handle of a pan.
PANHANDLE, verb. (US) To beg for money, especially with a container in hand for receiving loose change, especially on the street, and particularly, as a bum.
PANHANDLE STATE, proper noun. West Virginia

Dictionary definition

PANHANDLE, noun. A relatively narrow strip of land projecting from some larger area; "Wheeling is located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia".
PANHANDLE, noun. The handle of a pan.
PANHANDLE, verb. Beg by accosting people in the street and asking for money.

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