Sinhala Dictionary definitions for mangle
mangle 🔊 /mæˈŋgʌl/
mangle : රෙදි මිරිකා මදින යන්ත්රය
mangle : තළා පොඩි කරනවා
mangle definition
Transitive verb.
- 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.
- To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
Noun.
- A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
- To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.