manhandle v : handle roughly; "I was manhandled by the police"

English

Etymology

Uncertain. From man (male person) or manual (by hand) or mangle (mutilate) + handle

Pronunciation

Verb

1. , To move something heavy without aid of levers, pulleys or machine
2. To assault or beat up a person
3. To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.

   Please try not to manhandle the box containing my favorite vase.

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