Meaning of the word manual in English

What does manual mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manual

US /ˈmæn.ju.əl/
UK /ˈmæn.ju.əl/
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Noun

a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject

Example:
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I need to read the manual to understand how to assemble this furniture.
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The car's owner's manual provides detailed information about its features.

Adjective

relating to or done with the hands

Example:
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The car has a manual transmission.
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The work requires a lot of manual labor.