2. To handle roughly; as, the captive was manhandled. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
manhandle — mid 15c., wield a tool, also, late 15c., to attack (an enemy), from MAN (Cf. man) (n.) + HANDLE (Cf. handle) (v.). Nautical meaning to move by force of men (without levers or tackle) is attested from 1834, and is the source of the slang meaning… … Etymology dictionary
manhandle — index abuse (misuse), abuse (victimize), ill use, mishandle (maltreat), mistreat, persecute … Law dictionary
manhandle — ► VERB 1) move (a heavy object) with effort. 2) handle roughly by dragging or pushing … English terms dictionary
manhandle — [man′han΄dəl] vt. manhandled, manhandling 1. to move or do by human strength only, without mechanical aids 2. to handle roughly … English World dictionary
manhandle — verb (T) 1 to push or handle someone roughly: manhandle sb into/through etc: The police manhandled him into the car. 2 to move a heavy object using force: manhandle sth up/into etc: We managed to manhandle the piano up the stairs … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
manhandle — UK [ˈmænˌhænd(ə)l] / US verb [transitive] Word forms manhandle : present tense I/you/we/they manhandle he/she/it manhandles present participle manhandling past tense manhandled past participle manhandled 1) to touch, push, or pull someone in a… … English dictionary
manhandle — man|han|dle [ˈmænhændl] v [T] 1.) to push or handle someone roughly manhandle sb into/through etc sth ▪ It had ended with Tony physically manhandling her out of the house. 2.) to move a heavy object using force manhandle sth into/on to/across etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
manhandle — verb a) To move something heavy without aid of levers, pulleys or machine Please try not to manhandle the box containing my favorite vase. b) To assault or beat up a person … Wiktionary
manhandle — man|han|dle [ mæn,hændl ] verb transitive 1. ) to touch, push, or pull someone in a rough way 2. ) manhandle into/onto/down etc. to move something large and heavy without using machines or equipment: They manhandled the table onto the truck … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
manhandle — [[t]mæ̱nhænd(ə)l[/t]] manhandles, manhandling, manhandled 1) VERB If someone is manhandled, they are physically held or pushed, for example when they are being taken somewhere. [be V ed] Foreign journalists were manhandled by armed police, and… … English dictionary
