Of work, an action, a skill, etc.: of or relating to the hand or hands; done or performed with the hands; involving physical rather than mental…

Made or done with the hand or hands; manual. Cf. handy, adj. 2a.

Of an art, trade, or occupation: concerned with manual work; of the nature of or relating to handicraft, craftsmanship, or artisanship. Now rare.

Made or done with the hands; involving manual labour or skill. Now: spec. designating minor domestic repairs or maintenance, such as might be…

Relating to or involving manual labour or skill, esp. in mechanic arts (see etymological note). Cf. mechanical, adj. 1. Now rare (chiefly historical).

Involving handicraft; manual, practical; (also) of, relating to, or practising handicraft.

Of or relating to the hand; performed by or with the hands; = manual, adj. 1.

Concerned with manual or mechanical work; practical.

pertaining to or involving manual labour (obsolete).