pan·han·dle
ˈpan-ˌhan-dᵊl 
: a narrow projection of a larger territory (such as a state)
the Oklahoma Panhandle
panhandled; panhandling
ˈpan-ˌhan(d)-liŋ
-ˌhan-dᵊl-iŋ
: to stop people on the street and ask for food or money : beg
Examples of panhandle in a Sentence
Noun
The Texas Panhandle is the northernmost part of the state.
Verb
He panhandled for his bus fare.
There is a law against panhandling in the subway.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Now that the Boeing Starliner capsule has returned to Earth intact – albeit, without its crew – the Dragon has been cleared for takeoff in the days ahead as mission operators wait out Hurricane Helene brewing on the state's panhandle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
If water sports are more your style, this Florida panhandle hidden gem might just be your father-daughter dream destination.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The first one was six days before the storm made landfall in the panhandle of Florida.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Now that the Boeing Starliner capsule has returned to Earth intact – albeit, without its crew – the Dragon has been cleared for takeoff in the days ahead as mission operators wait out Hurricane Helene brewing on the state's panhandle.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
Francine is expected to bring storm total rainfall of four to eight inches, with local amounts to 12 inches across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, far southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle through Thursday night.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Sep. 2024
If water sports are more your style, this Florida panhandle hidden gem might just be your father-daughter dream destination.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Panhandle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panhandle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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panhandle
1 of 2 noun
pan·han·dle
ˈpan-ˌhan-dᵊl
: a narrow strip of territory that extends from a larger territory (as a state)
the Texas Panhandle
panhandle
2 of 2 verb
panhandled; panhandling
-ˌhan-(d)liŋ,
-dᵊl-iŋ
: to beg for money on the street
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