mangle

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for mangle

mangle 🔊 /mæˈŋgʌl/

mangle : රෙදි මිරිකා මදින යන්ත්‍රය

mangle : තළා පොඩි කරනවා

mangle definition

Transitive verb.

  1. 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.
  2. To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.

Noun.

  1. A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
  2. To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.