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manual

UK
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
US
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Translations

manualnoun
manuals
pl
UK
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
US
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
механикаразг.; автомобиль с механической коробкой передач
He learned to drive in a manual, not an automatic.
Он учился водить на механике, а не на автомате.
I need to read the manual before using this device.
Мне нужно прочитать руководство перед использованием этого устройства.
The manual provides detailed instructions on how to assemble the furniture.
Инструкция содержит подробные указания по сборке мебели.
Additional translations
справочниксправочное издание
пособие
мануалспорт., муз.
Synonyms
handbook
guide
instruction book
reference book
operating manual
manualadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
US
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
He prefers a manual transmission in his car.
Он предпочитает ручную коробку передач в своей машине.
Additional translations
мануальныйспец., мед.; о выполнении действия руками
физическийо труде, работе
механическийо транспортной трансмиссии, в противопоставлении automatic
Synonyms
hand-operated
physical
non-automated
unassisted
by hand
Antonyms
automatic
manualverb
manualed
Past Simple
manualed
Past Participle
manualling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
US
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
Used chiefly in skateboarding and cycling to mean ‘to ride balancing on the rear wheel(s) only’.
Additional translations
мануалитьсленг, скейт., велоспорт
Synonyms
balance on the rear wheel
pop a wheelie
wheelie
hand-feed
manage
pilot
steer
control by hand
manipulate
handle
hand-operate
operate manually
Antonyms
mechanize
computerize
automate

Definitions

manualnoun
A book or booklet that provides instructions or guidelines on how to do something or how something operates.
The car's manual was very helpful in understanding how to operate the new features.
A motor vehicle with a manual transmission, or the transmission itself.
He learned to drive in a manual, not an automatic.
A skateboarding or cycling trick performed by balancing on the rear wheel or wheels.
The rider finished his run with a smooth manual across the entire ramp.
A keyboard of a pipe organ or similar instrument that is played with the hands, as opposed to the pedals.
The organist switched from the Choir manual to the Great manual for the final chord.
manualadjective
Operated or done by hand rather than automatically or electronically.
The manual typewriter required more effort than a modern keyboard.
Involving physical work or labor.
The job was manual and required lifting heavy boxes.
Relating to or employing a transmission in which the driver shifts gears manually.
She prefers a manual gearbox because it gives her greater control over the car.
Of or relating to the hand or hands.
High levels of manual dexterity are required for microsurgery.
manualverb
To ride a skateboard, bicycle, or similar vehicle while balancing on the rear wheel or wheels only.
He manualed the length of the parking lot without letting the front wheel touch the ground.
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