1 a) of, relating to, or involving the hands <\manual dexterity>
b) done or performed by hand and not by machine <\manual removal of nits and lice (Jerome Potts)>
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man·u·al (manґu-əl) [L. manualis; manus hand] 1. of or pertaining to the hand; performed by the hand or hands. 2. a small reference book, particularly one giving instructions or guidelines.Medical dictionary. 2011.