Manually

8 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

By hand rather than automatically or electronically; using physical effort rather than machines. Done or operated with the hands.

“The old printing press must be operated manually, requiring considerable skill.”

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Four vowels A-U-A; -LY adverb ending

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Worth 13 points; good length with double L opportunity

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