Definitions for manhandle
ˈmænˌhæn dl, mænˈhæn dlman·han·dle

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1. manhandle(verb)

   handle roughly

   "I was manhandled by the police"

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1. manhandle(Verb)

   To assault or beat up a person

   Etymology: *. From man, manual, or mangle

2. manhandle(Verb)

   To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.

   I see him—Tom—on horse-block standing,

   Etymology: From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man ("male person") +‎ handle.

3. manhandle(Verb)

   To assault or beat up a person.

   The polls were guarded by bullies who did not hesitate at command to manhandle any decent citizen indicated by the local leaders.

   Etymology: From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man ("male person") +‎ handle.

4. manhandle(Verb)

   To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.

   She yells at people who manhandle the tomatoes or break the beans.

   Etymology: From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man ("male person") +‎ handle.

5. manhandle(Verb)

   To control by means of physical strength.

   Riders who succeed on this terrain are able to manhandle their bike as it rattles over the bumps.

   Etymology: From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man ("male person") +‎ handle.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of manhandle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of manhandle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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