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English adjective: manual

1. manual of or relating to the hands


SamplesManual dexterity.

2. manual requiring human effort


SamplesA manual transmission.


Similarhand-operated, non-automatic


Antonymsautomatic

3. manual doing or requiring physical work


SamplesManual labor.
Manual laborer.


Similarblue-collar


Antonymswhite-collar


English noun: manual

1. manual (communication) a small handbook


Broader (hypernym)enchiridion, handbook, vade mecum


Narrower (hyponym)book of instructions, consuetudinal, consuetudinary, grimoire, instruction manual, instructions, operating instructions, reference manual, sex manual

2. manual (act) (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle


Synonymsmanual of arms


Broader (hypernym)drill, exercise, practice, practice session, recitation


Part holonymorder arms


Domain categoryarmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine









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