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manhandle

Pronunciation: /ˈmænˌhæn.dəl/

The English word “manhandle” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
  2. To assault or beat up a person.
  3. To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
  4. To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.

Etymology

From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man (“male person”) + handle.

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