adjective

1. 1. of or having to do with a hand or the hands
   2. made, done, worked, or used by the hands
   3. involving or doing hard physical work that requires use of the hands
2. without electrical or other power a manual typewriter

Etymology: ME manuel < OFr < L manualis < manus, a hand < IE *mə-n-és (akin to *mṇtos > Gmc *mund- > ON & OE mund, a hand) < base < *mər-, *mən-, hand

noun

1. a handy book of facts, instructions, etc. for use as a guide or reference; handbook
2. any of the separate keyboards of an organ console or harpsichord
3. prescribed drill in the handling of a weapon, esp. a rifle
   also manual of arms

Etymology: ME manuele < ML manuale, manual, service book < LL, case or covering for a book < L manualis: see the adj.