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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary man·u·al
ETYMOLOGY Middle English manuel, from Anglo-French, from Latin manualis, from manus hand; akin to Old English mund hand and perhaps to Greek marē hand DATE 15th century 1. a. of, relating to, or involving the hands manual dexterity b. worked or done by hand and not by machine a manual transmission manual computation manual indexing 2. requiring or using physical skill and energy manual labor manual workers • man·u·al·ly adverb
noun DATE 15th century 1. a book that is conveniently handled; especially : handbook an instruction manual 2. the prescribed movements in the handling of a weapon or other military item during a drill or ceremony the manual of arms 3. a. a keyboard for the hands; specifically : one of the several keyboards of an organ or harpsichord that controls a separate division of the instrument b. a device or apparatus intended for manual operation English Etymology manual 1. manual (adj.) c.1400, from L. manualis "of or belonging to the hand," from manus "hand, strength, power over, armed force, handwriting," from PIE *men- "hand, to take in one's hand" (cf. O.E. mund"hand, protection, guardian," Ger. Vormund "guardian," Gk. mane"hand"). Related: Manually. 2. manual (n.) early 15c., "service book used by a priest," from O.Fr .manuel, from L.L. manuale "case or cover of a book, handbook," neut. of L. manualis (see manual (adj.)). Meaning "a concise handbook" of any sort is from 1530s.http://O.Fr Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 manual man·ual / 5mAnjuEl / adjective1. (of work, etc. 工作等) involving using the hands or physical strength 用手的；手工的；体力的: manual labour / jobs / skills 体力劳动/活儿；手工技巧 manual and non-manual workers 体力劳动者和非体力劳动者 2. operated or controlled by hand rather than automatically or using electricity, etc. 手动的；手控的；用手操作的: a manual gearbox 手动变速箱 My camera has manual and automatic functions. 我的照相机有手调和自动两种功能。 3. connected with using the hands 手工的；用手的: manual dexterity 手的灵巧 • manu·al·ly / -juEli / adv.: manually operated 手工操作的 noun a book that tells you how to do or operate sth, especially six that comes with a machine, etc. when you buy it 使用手册；说明书；指南: a computer / car / instruction manual 电脑/汽车说明书；用法指南 ⇨ compare handbook IDIOMS ▪ on 'manual not being operated automatically 处于非自动状态；处于手动状态: Leave the controls on manual. 让操纵杆处于手动状态。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of 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 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition n. Function: noun Synonyms: HANDBOOK , Baedeker, compendium, enchiridion, guide, guidebook, vade mecum Related Words: abecedarium, hornbook, primer; text, textbook Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged man·u·al I. \ˈmanyə(wə)l\ adjective Etymology: Middle English manuel, from Middle French, from Latin manualis, from manus hand + -alis -al; akin to Old English & Old Norse mund hand, Old High German munt, Greek marē hand, Albanian marr I take 1. a. : of, relating to, or involving the hands < manual dexterity > b. : designed for use or operation with the hands : worked by hand < an engine with a manual choke > 2. a. : requiring or involving physical skill and energy < manual labor > b. : engaged in an activity or occupation requiring or involving physical skill and energy < manual workers > 3. obsolete : autograph 4. : existing in fact or deed : actual — used of legal possession or occupation5. : using signs and the manual alphabet in teaching the deaf — compare oral II. noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English manuel, from Late Latin manuale, from Latin, neuter of manualis, adjective 1. a. : a small book capable of being carried in the hand or conveniently handled: as (1) : a book containing the forms of religious ceremonies used in the medieval Christian church (2) : a book used by underwriters and agents that gives classifications, rates, forms, and rules for writing insurance (3) : a book containing in concise form the principles, rules, and directions needed for the mastery of an art, science, or skill b. : a concise treatise based on a larger work : handbook 2. : the prescribed movements in the handling of a weapon or other military item during a drill or ceremony < the manual of arms > < the manual of the guidon > 3. : a keyboard for the hands < upper manual of a harpsichord > specifically : one of the several keyboards of a pipe-organ console controlling a separate division of the instrument < solo manual > < swell manual > 4. : primary 3a |
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