1. n. A short book or booklet explaining
key concepts for assembly or use. Something to keep in mind before calling tech support.
2. adj. Referring to work
done with little or no help from machines.
3. adj. Referring to someone's skill with their hands.
1. Well, gee, sir, have you tried
reading the manual?
2. I've gotta do some
hard manual labor today.
3. After last night I have no doubts regarding Melanie's manual dexterity.