Associations to the word «Manhandle»

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.

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