Manhandle meaning

măn'hăn'dl

To handle roughly.

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To move or handle by manpower alone.

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To move or do by human strength only, without mechanical aids.

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To handle (someone) roughly.

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(nautical) To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.

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To assault or beat up a person.

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To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.

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To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.

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Origin of manhandle

From man (“male person") +"Ž handle.

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