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- pronunciation:
- maen
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or involving use of the hands.
She likes doing things that require manual skill such as fine embroidery.- synonyms:
- hand
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| definition 2: |
operated by hand.
The lights are still operated by a manual switch.- synonyms:
- hand
- antonyms:
- mechanical
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| definition 3: |
using human rather than mechanical effort.
Wine-making still requires a good deal of manual labor.- synonyms:
- hand
- antonyms:
- automatic, mechanical
- similar words:
- labor-intensive, laborious, muscular, physical
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| definition 4: |
of, pertaining to, or like a handbook.
- synonyms:
- guided
- similar words:
- how-to, tutorial
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a booklet, esp. one providing instructions; handbook.
The car's manual should tell you how to maintain it.- synonyms:
- guide, handbook
- similar words:
- bible, booklet, directions, guidebook, instructions, vade mecum
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| related words: |
brochure, key |
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| derivation: |
manually (adv.) |
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