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man·u·al

manual

 
 
pronunciation:
maen yu l
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having to do with use of the hands.
In the past, people used only manual skills to make clothing.
definition 2: worked by hand.
He used a manual switch to turn on the machine.
antonyms:
mechanical
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part of speech: noun
definition: a book of instructions.
Maggie read the manual to learn how to use the new software.
synonyms:
guide, handbook
similar words:
bible, booklet, directions, instructions
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derivation: manually (adv.)
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