manual
Translation
manual
Examples
This car has a manual transmission.
This car has a manual transmission.
The job involves a lot of manual labor.
The job involves a lot of manual labour.
Grammar Patterns
manual + ((noun)) involving physical work rather than mental work The job involves manual labour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hand-operated, physical; Antonyms: automatic, automated
Etymology
From Latin 'manualis' meaning 'of or belonging to the hand', from 'manus' (hand).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'manual' gearbox in a car, which you operate by hand. The root 'manu-' means hand.