English dictionary

mangle

/'m/&//N/g/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.

noun

Source: webster1913

press with a mangle

verb.contact

Examples
Mangle the sheets.

Source: WordNet 3.0
injure badly by beating

verb.contact

Synonyms maul

Source: WordNet 3.0
alter so as to make unrecognizable

verb.change

Synonyms murder mutilate

Source: WordNet 3.0
destroy or injure severely

verb.change

Synonyms cut up mar mutilate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate.

verb

Source: webster1913
To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.

verb

Source: webster1913