manipular — meaning in English

English meaning

• manipulate verb To handle, adjust, or operate something skillfully with the hands.
• rig noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
• wield verb To hold and use a tool or weapon skilfully.

Senses

manipular is used for these senses in English:

• rig (transitive) To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
• wield To handle with skill and ease, especially a weapon or tool.

manipulate — full definition

1. verb To handle, adjust, or operate something skillfully with the hands.
2. verb To influence or control someone unfairly, often through deception, for one's own benefit.

rig — full definition

1. noun A large piece of equipment used for a specific task, especially for drilling or trucking.
2. noun The sails, masts, and ropes of a sailing ship, collectively.
3. verb To equip or set something up, often quickly or improvised.
4. verb To manipulate something dishonestly to produce a desired outcome.

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