Sekirov Dictionary

manual

UK /ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/US /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/

adjective3

  1. done with the hands rather than by a machine
  2. Operated by means of the hands.
  3. Performed by a human rather than a machine.

noun15

  1. A device that is operated using the hands, or by a human rather than a machine.
  2. A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.
  3. (historical) An old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.
  4. Synonym of handbook.
  5. A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator.
  6. A vehicle with a manual transmission.
  7. A manual typewriter (as contrasted with an electronic one).
  8. A procedure or operation that is done using the hands, or by a human rather than machine.
  9. Manual control or operation.
  10. (informal) Manual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer.
  11. A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
  12. A keyboard on an organ.
  13. A bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal force.
  14. A similar maneuver on a skateboard, lifting the front or back wheels while keeping the tail or nose of the board from touching the ground.
  15. A drill in the use of weapons, etc.
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