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Manhandle

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maulverb(usually of an animal) To savage; to cause serious physical wounds.
womanhandleverb(transitive, rare, humorous) To handle someone or something gently, or with very little effort (sometimes as opposed to manhandle).
manhaulnounThe act or practice of pulling sledges, trucks, etc. by human power, unaided by animals or machines.
handlenounThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
haulnounAn act of hauling or pulling, particularly with force; a (violent) pull or tug.
maneuvrenoun(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of maneuver. [(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.]
levernoun(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
maneuvernounA movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
mess upverb(transitive) To cause a problem with; to introduce an error or mistake in; to make muddled or confused; spoil; ruin.
bousenoun(obsolete) to drink, especially alcoholic drink
carryverb(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
manœuververbObsolete spelling of maneuver. [(ambitransitive) To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.]
wieldverbTo handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.
grappleverb(figuratively, with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.
boxhaulverb(nautical, ambitransitive) To bring (a square-rigged ship) onto a new tack by hauling back the foresails whilst steering hard round.
heave-hoverb(informal) To pull forcefully.
horsenounA hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
manoeuvernoun(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of maneuver. [(military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.]
gropeverbTo touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
strong-armverb(often figurative, transitive) To bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.

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