manhandle

== English == === Alternative forms === man-handle === Etymology === From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man (“male person”) +‎ handle. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmænˌhæn.dəl/ === Verb === manhandle (third-person singular simple present manhandles, present participle manhandling, simple past and past participle manhandled)(transitive) (nautical) To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles. To assault or beat up a person. Synonym: rough up To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle. Synonyms: mistreat, maltreat To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength. ==== Antonyms ==== womanhandle ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====