Définitions
1.NounSynonym of handbook.
2.NounA booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product."The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?"
3.NounA drill in the use of weapons, etc.
4.NounAn old office-book like the modern Roman Catholic ritual.
5.NounA keyboard on an organ.
6.AdjectivePerformed with the hands.
7.AdjectiveOperated by means of the hands.
8.AdjectivePerformed by a human rather than a machine."The teacher urged the students to do a manual check, because some errors aren't picked up by the spell checker."
9.NounA device that is operated using the hands, or by a human rather than a machine.
A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator."Tom's transmission shop can fix both manuals and automatics.; I'm not used to automatics; I've always driven manuals."
10.NounA manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator."Tom's transmission shop can fix both manuals and automatics."
11.NounA vehicle with a manual transmission."I'm not used to automatics; I've always driven manuals."
12.NounA keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
13.NounA manual typewriter (as contrasted with an electronic one).
14.NounA procedure or operation that is done using the hands, or by a human rather than machine.
Manual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer."do a manual; give someone a quick manual"
15.NounManual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer."do a manual; give someone a quick manual"
16.NounA bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal force.
17.NounA similar maneuver on a skateboard, lifting the front or back wheels while keeping the tail or nose of the board from touching the ground.
18.NounManual control or operation."Put the controls to manual.; Leave the system on manual."