Word Meaning

mangle definition and meaning

v. t. 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.
v. t. To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
n. A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
n. To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.

Crossword clues for mangle

- Botch
- Disfigure
- Early laundry appliance
- Leg man twisted in rollers
- Mutilate