Definitions

1. noun

a part of the hand, especially the back of the hand

“The handel of the glove was worn out from frequent use.”

2. noun

the back or upper surface of the hand

“She scratched the itchy handel of her elbow.”

3. proper noun

a German composer, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

“Beethoven’s music was influenced by the works of Handel.”