Associations to the word «Manhandle»

Wiktionary

MANHANDLE, verb. (transitive) (nautical) To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
MANHANDLE, verb. (transitive) To assault or beat up a person.
MANHANDLE, verb. (transitive) To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
MANHANDLE, verb. (transitive) To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.

Dictionary definition

MANHANDLE, verb. Handle roughly; "I was manhandled by the police".

Wise words

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