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Meaning of mangle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mangle

Pronunciation:/ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/

verb

Definitions

  1. To change, mutilate or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging etc.

  2. To modify (an identifier from source code) so as to produce a unique identifier for internal use by the compiler, etc.

mangle

Pronunciation:/ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A hand-operated device with rollers, for wringing laundry.

  2. The mangle attached to wringer washing machines, often called the wringer.

verb

Definitions

  1. To wring laundry.