Meaning of manual(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    manual(a)

    Definitions

    1. doing or requiring physical work

    Examples

    • « manual labor »
    • « manual laborer »

    Synonyms

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