Mangle
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Mangle
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1 v. t.
To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate.
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2 v. t.
To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
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3 n.
A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
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4 n.
To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.
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5 v. t.
To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate.
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6 v. t.
To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
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7 n.
A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
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8 n.
To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.