Definition of Manual

1. Adjective. Of or relating to the hands. "Manual dexterity"

Partainyms: Hand

2. Noun. A small handbook.

3. Adjective. Requiring human effort. "A manual transmission"
Similar to: Hand-operated, Non-automatic
Antonyms: Automatic

4. Noun. (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle.
Exact synonyms: Manual Of Arms
Generic synonyms: Drill, Exercise, Practice, Practice Session, Recitation
Terms within: Order Arms
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine

5. Adjective. Doing or requiring physical work. "Manual laborer"
Similar to: Blue-collar

Definition of Manual

1. a. Of or pertaining to the hand; done or made by the hand; as, manual labor; the king's sign manual.

2. n. A small book, such as may be carried in the hand, or conveniently handled; a handbook; specifically, the service book of the Roman Catholic Church.

Definition of Manual

1. Proper noun. (Spanish male given name): a rare spelling variant of Manuel, sometimes considered erratic. ¹

2. Noun. Handbook. ¹

3. Noun. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine. ¹

4. Noun. (music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument. ¹

5. Noun. A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator. ¹

6. Noun. (context: by syndoche) A vehicle with a manual transmission. ¹

7. Adjective. Performed with the hands (of an activity). ¹

8. Adjective. Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Manual

1. a small reference book [n -S]

Medical Definition of Manual

1. Of or pertaining to the hand; done or made by the hand; as, manual labour; the king's sign manual. "Manual and ocular examination." Manual alphabet. See Dactylology. Manual exercise the exercise by which soldiers are taught the use of their muskets and other arms. Seal manual, the impression of a seal worn on the hand as a ring. Sign manual. See Sign. Origin: OE. Manuel, F. Manuel, L. Manualis, fr. Manus hand; prob. Akin to AS. Mund hand, protection, OHG. Munt, G. Mundel a ward, vormund guardian, Icel. Mund hand. Cf. Emancipate, Legerdemain, Maintain, Manage, Manner, Manur, Mound a hill. 1. A small book, such as may be carried in the hand, or conveniently handled; a handbook; specifically, the service book of the Roman Catholic Church. "This manual of laws, styled the Confessor's Laws." (Sir M. Hale) 2. A keyboard of an organ or harmonium for the fingers, as distinguished from the pedals; a clavier, or set of keys. 3. A prescribed exercise in the systematic handing of a weapon; as, the manual of arms; the manual of the sword; the manual of the piece (cannon, mortar, etc). Origin: Cf. F. Manuel, LL. Manuale. See Manual. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Manual

mantra
mantralike
mantram
mantrams
mantrap
mantraps
mantras
mantric
mantua
mantuamaker
mantuamakers
mantuas
manty
manu
manu militari
manual
manual(a)
manual alphabet
manual communication
manual dexterity
manual labor
manual laborer
manual laborers
manual labour
manual of arms
manual transmission
manual ventilation
manualette
manualism
manualist

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