'Manual exercise' definitions:

Definition of 'Manual exercise'

From: GCIDE
  • Manual \Man"u*al\ (m[a^]n"[-u]*al), a. [OE. manuel, F. manuel, L. manualis, fr. manus hand; prob. akin to AS. mund hand, protection, OHG. munt, G. m["u]ndel a ward, vormund guardian, Icel. mund hand. Cf. Emancipate, Legerdemain, Maintain, Manage, Manner, Manure, Mound a hill.]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to the hand. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Performed by a person using physical as contrasted with mental effort; as, manual labor. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Done or made by the hand. In some contexts, contrasted with automatic or mechanical. "Manual and ocular examination." --Tatham. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Manual exercise (Mil.) the exercise by which soldiers are taught the use of their muskets and other arms.
  • Seal manual, the impression of a seal worn on the hand as a ring.
  • Sign manual. See under Sign. [1913 Webster]