manual
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- hand-operated, human, physical
[noun]
Synonyms:
- handbook, bible, instructions

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Related Words: abecedarium, hornbook, primer, text, textbook

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. man‧u‧al¹ AC /ˈmænjuəl/ adjective
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: French; Origin: manuel, from Latin manualis, from manus 'hand']

1. manual work involves using your hands or your physical strength rather than your mind Synonym : blue-collar
manual job/labour/worker etc
low-paid manual jobs
People in manual occupations have a lower life expectancy.

2. operated or done by hand or without the help of electricity, computers etc Antonym : automatic:
a manual typewriter
a five-speed manual gearbox
It would take too long to do a manual search of all the data.

3. relating to how well you use your hands to make or do things:
No great manual dexterity (=skill in using your hands) is required to perform the technique.
—manually adverb

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. manual² AC noun [countable]

1. a book that gives instructions about how to do something, especially how to use a machine
instruction/training/reference etc manual
Consult the computer manual if you have a problem.
a user manual

2. on manual if a machine is on manual, it can only be operated by hand and not automatically

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

manual
noun
ADJ. instruction, training | owner's, user | car, computer, sewing, software, etc. | maintenance, operating, operation, operational, reference, technical, workshop | comprehensive, detailed
VERB + MANUAL come with The computer comes with a comprehensive owner's manual.
check, consult, look at, read Check your manual for details.
PREP. according to the ~ According to the manual, the wires should be the other way round.
in a/the ~ What does it say in the manual?
~ for an instruction manual for a knitting machine
~ on a manual on teaching drama

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