How to find out what program is using a file I am trying to delete?

I know I could probably just reboot and then empty my trash without getting this error- but this is a good chance to learn. So, I have a video file I converted with Handbrake. I deleted the file- but it won't let me delete it- saying it is in use (this is even after closing Handbrake). I have closed everything but it still gives me this error. Is there a way to see what program is grabbing it- a terminal command maybe?
thx

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note- trailing blank space,
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