Also means
handful, fistful
Usage Note
Poignée derives from poing (fist) and covers a door handle, a suitcase handle, or a small quantity held in a hand. Une poignée de main is a handshake — an important social gesture in France. Une poignée de sel means 'a pinch/handful of salt'.
Examples
"La poignée de la porte est cassée."
Natural Translation
The door handle is broken.

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