manual


Definition: Meaning of, manual in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmanjʊ(ə)l /

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  1. manual work involves using your hands or your physical strength rather than your mind [=  blue-collar]
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  2. operated or done by hand or without the help of electricity, computers etc
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  3. relating to how well you use your hands to make or do things
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manual manuals
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  1. a book that gives instructions about how to do something, especially how to use a machine
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  2. on manual if a machine is on manual, it can only be operated by hand and not AUTOMATICALLY
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manual used in phrases

  • instruction manual (noun)
    1. a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
  • manual alphabet (noun)
    1. an alphabet used by the deaf; letters are represented by finger positions
  • manual dexterity (noun)
    1. adroitness in using the hands
  • manual labor (noun)
    1. labor done with the hands
  • manual laborer (noun)
    1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
  • manual labour (noun)
    1. labour done with the hands
  • manual labourer (noun)
    1. someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labour
  • manual of arms (noun)
    1. military a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
  • manual transmission (noun)
    1. a transmission that is operated manually with a gear lever and a clutch pedal
  • reference manual (noun)
    1. a manual containing information organized in a summary manner
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