Manual

usgb/ˈmænjuəl/
adjective

Done with the hands.

He has manual skills such as carpentry and plumbing.
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Often appears as...

  • manual labor
  • manual work
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Physical Effort

Emphasizes work done using physical strength, often associated with labor-intensive jobs.

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She prefers manual labor like gardening to sitting in an office.
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Skill Specific

Used when referring to tasks that need training and proficiency in physical tasks.

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His manual dexterity was evident in his beautiful wood carvings.
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