manual

Definition

  • noun: a small book that gives useful information about something
  • noun: a book that is conveniently handled
  • adjective: doing or involving hard physical work
  • adjective: of, relating to, or involving the hands
  • synonyms: handbook, autographic, keyboard

Examples

  • I can't drive her car because it has a 'manual transmission' instead of an automatic transmission. [=it has a system for changing gears that has to be operated by the driver]

  • Please refer to the training/employee 'manual' if you have any questions about your job.

  • He has quite a bit of 'manual' dexterity. [=skill and ease in using his hands]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You do a lot of cardio? Oh, yes. Elliot Reid? John Dorian? Great. One, I am your resident, Dr Jeffrey Steadman. Not ''Jeff'. Two, here are your manuals. Notice how quickly people make an impression? I am a tool. I am a tool. I am a tool, tool, tool. - An unbelievably annoying tool. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1