2. Noun. An act in which something is mangled ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mangling
1. mangle [v] - See also: mangle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mangling
Literary usage of Mangling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Amaranth, Or Token of Remembrance: A Christmas and New Year's Gift for . (1855)
"It was towards the end of the midsummer holidays that this scene took place in
the mangling room; and as I immediately afterwards went to Copenhagen to ..."
2. The Okavango River: A Narrative of Travel, Exploration and Adventure by Charles John Andersson (1861)
"The Lion shot by D while mangling his Victim.—The Narrator's Account confirmed
by his runaway Party. As only one of the terrible man-eaters had been ..."
3. Jail journal, or, Five years in British prisons by John Mitchel (1854)
"... mangling of the Cutthroats—Six Months in Bermuda—Sickness—More Bad Books—Life
of Walter Scott,—Of Cowper—Fall back on Rabelais—Shakespeare for ever ! ..."
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