Définitions
1.VerbTo move, arrange or operate something using the hands
2.VerbTo influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something"manipulate data; The software can manipulate images easily."
3.VerbTo handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
4.VerbTo influence or control someone in order to achieve a specific purpose, especially one that is unknown to the one being manipulated and beneficial to the manipulator; to use"cleverly manipulate; She knew how to manipulate people to get her way."
5.VerbTo use the hands, especially in scientific experiments.