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IPA: /ˈmæn ɪŋ/

Manning is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 76 anagrams from letters in Manning (agimnnn).

Definitions for Manning

noun

1. Henry Edward, 1808–92, English prelate and ecclesiastical writer: cardinal 1875–92.
2. an adult male person, as distinguished from a boy or a woman.
3. a member of the species Homo sapiens or all the members of this species collectively, without regard to sex:
4. the human individual as representing the species, without reference to sex; the human race; humankind:
5. a human being; person:
6. a husband.
7. a male lover or sweetheart.
8. a male follower or subordinate:
9. a male employee or representative, especially of a company or agency:
10. a male having qualities considered typical of men or appropriately masculine:
11. a male servant.
12. a valet.
13. enlisted man.
14. an enthusiast or devotee:
15. Slang. male friend; ally:
16. a term of familiar address to a man; fellow:
17. Slang. a term of familiar address to a man or a woman:
18. one of the pieces used in playing certain games, as chess or checkers.
19. History/Historical. a liegeman; vassal.
20. Obsolete. manly character or courage.
21. the man, Slang. a person or group asserting authority or power over another, especially in a manner experienced as being oppressive, demeaning, or threatening, as an employer, the police, or a dominating racial group. a person or group upon whom one is dependent, as the drug supplier for an addict. Also, the Man.

Idioms

1. as one man, in complete agreement or accord; unanimously:
2. be one's own man, to be free from restrictions, control, or dictatorial influence; be independent: to be in complete command of one's faculties:
3. man and boy, ever since childhood:
4. man's man, a man who exemplifies masculine qualities.
5. to a man, with no exception; everyone; all:

Verb phrases

1. man up, Informal. to act in a typically masculine way, as in taking responsibility or making tough decisions:

interjection

1. Slang. an expression of surprise, enthusiasm, dismay, or other strong feeling:

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with men, as for service or defense.
2. to take one's place for service, as at a gun or post:
3. to strengthen, fortify, or brace; steel:
4. Falconry. to accustom (a hawk) to the presence of men.

Origin of Manning

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English man(n); cognate with German Mann, Dutch man, Old Norse mathr, Gothic manna; (v.) Middle English mannen, Old English mannian to garrison

Examples for Manning

A guard is Manning the door, which is always kept ajar so she can be monitored.

Then he took his position by the side of Wilson and Manning, who was unarmed.

The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean Manning the mic.

Think of the many ships which they will be capable of Manning on public service.

Manning is a broad man with salt and pepper hair, a receding hairline, and rimless glasses.

Miller owns this field, Locke that, and Manning the woodland beyond.

And I lunched with Cardinal Manning, and he gave me such a plum pie.

From Maine to Georgia the people were building ships, and Manning them.

For transgender individuals with military experience, there are deeply conflicting emotions about Manning.

In fact, an agent is Manning the follow-up calls into the security room to make sure that the site is aware of the movement.