mangle

verb (1)

man·gle | \ ˈmaŋ-gəl

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mangled; mangling\ ˈmaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ

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Definition of mangle

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transitive verb

1 : to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing people … mangled by sharks— V. G. Heiser

2 : to spoil, injure, or make incoherent especially through ineptitude a story mangled beyond recognition

mangle

noun

Definition of mangle (Entry 2 of 3)

: a machine for ironing laundry by passing it between heated rollers

mangle

verb (2)

mangled; mangling\ ˈmaŋ-g(ə-)liŋ

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Definition of mangle (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to press or smooth (something, such as damp linen) with a mangle

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Verb (1)

mangler \ ˈmaŋ-g(ə-)lər

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Verb (2)

mangler \ ˈmaŋ-g(ə-)lər

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Verb (1)

maim, cripple, mutilate, batter, mangle mean to injure so severely as to cause lasting damage. maim implies the loss or injury of a bodily member through violence. maimed by a shark cripple implies the loss or serious impairment of an arm or leg. crippled for life in an accident mutilate implies the cutting off or removal of an essential part of a person or thing thereby impairing its completeness, beauty, or function. a tree mutilated by inept pruning batter implies a series of blows that bruise deeply, deform, or mutilate. an old ship battered by fierce storms mangle implies a tearing or crushing that leaves deep wounds. a soldier's leg mangled by shrapnel

History and Etymology for mangle

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French mangler, mahangler, perhaps from mahaigner to maim — more at mayhem

Noun

Dutch mangel, from German, from Middle High German, diminutive of mange mangonel, mangle, from Latin manganum

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mangle

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mangle

: an old-fashioned machine used to squeeze water out of wet clothes after they have been washed

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mangle

verb

man·gle | \ ˈmaŋ-gəl

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mangled; mangling

Kids Definition of mangle

1 : to injure badly by cutting, tearing, or crushing

2 : to spoil while making or performing If she's nervous, she'll mangle the speech.

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