"Manipulate" is a word in ENGLISH
To use the hands in dexterous operations; to do hand
work; specifically, to manage the apparatus or instruments used in
scientific work, or in artistic or mechanical processes; also,
specifically, to use the hand in mesmeric operations.
To control the action of, by management; as, to
manipulate a convention of delegates; to manipulate the stock market;
also, to manage artfully or fraudulently; as, to manipulate accounts,
or election returns.
To treat, work, or operate with the hands,
especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand
work; to handle; as, to manipulate scientific apparatus.
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Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You're running around with other women," she charged."You're being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You're the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued until Adam fell asleep, only to be awakened by someone poking him in the chest. It was Eve. "What do you think you're doing?" Adam demanded. "Counting your ribs," said Eve.
The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use …
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