(definition) by Webster 1913 Sat Jan 14 2006 at 15:30:26

Man*han"dle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. -handled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. -handling (?).]

1.

To move, or manage, by human force without mechanical aid; as, to manhandle a cannon.

2.

To handle roughly; as, the captive was manhandled.

 

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