English
Etymology
Uncertain. From man (male person) or manual (by hand) or mangle (mutilate) + handle
Pronunciation
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Verb
en-verb|manhandl|ing
- nautical,transitive To move something heavy without aid of levers, pulleys or machine
- transitive To assault or beat up a person
- transitive To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
#:Please try not to manhandle the box with my favorite vase.
vi:manhandle
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