Manual vs. Manumatic
Manualnoun
A handbook.
Manualnoun
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine.
Manualnoun
(music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
Manualnoun
A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator.
Manualnoun
(by synecdoche) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
Manualnoun
A bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal force.
Manualnoun
Manual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer.
Manualadjective
Performed with the hands (of an activity).
Manualadjective
Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.).
Manualadjective
(technology) Performed by a human rather than a machine.
Manualadjective
Of or pertaining to the hand.
Manualadjective
Performed by a person using physical as contrasted with mental effort; as, manual labor.
Manualadjective
Done or made by the hand. In some contexts, contrasted with automatic or mechanical.
Manualnoun
A small book, such as may be carried in the hand, or conveniently handled; a handbook; specifically, the service book of the Roman Catholic Church.
Manualnoun
A keyboard of an organ or harmonium for the fingers, as distinguished from the pedals; a clavier, or set of keys.
Manualnoun
A prescribed exercise in the systematic handing of a weapon; as, the manual of arms; the manual of the sword; the manual of the piece (cannon, mortar, etc.).
Manualnoun
a small handbook
Manualnoun
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
Manualadjective
of or relating to the hands;
Manualadjective
requiring human effort;
Manualadjective
doing or requiring physical work;
Manualadjective
relating to or done with the hands
Manualadjective
(of a device) operated or controlled by hand, rather than automatically or electronically
Manualadjective
using or working with the hands
Manualnoun
a book giving instructions or information
Manualnoun
(in the Christian Church) a book of the forms to be used by priests in the administration of the sacraments.
Manualnoun
a vehicle with manual transmission.
Manualnoun
an organ keyboard played with the hands not the feet.
Manumaticadjective
Describing any of several forms of motor car transmission that have both manual and automatic features
Manumaticnoun
manumatic transmission
Manumatic
The modern usage of the automotive term manumatic denotes an automatic transmission that allows the driver to select a specific gear, typically using paddle-shifters, steering wheel-mounted push-buttons, or and controls on the gear selector.In the 1950s, the Automotive Products company in the United Kingdom produced an automated clutch system for automobiles called the Manumatic. This system was installed in cars with a manual transmission, allowing them to be driven without needing to use a clutch pedal.
