This is the 8506th most frequent Dutch word.
hengsels
Handles.
Here, 'hengsels' are the parts of a bucket designed to be held for carrying or lifting.
Hij pakte de hengsels van de emmer vast en tilde hem op.
He grabbed the handles of the bucket and lifted it up.
'Hengsels' signifies the handles on a suitcase, which serve as points of grip for transporting.
De oude hengsels van de koffer zijn vervangen door nieuw leer.
The old handles of the suitcase have been replaced with new leather.
In this sentence, 'hengsels' refers to the handles of a bag that are used to carry items.