Manual vs. Handbook

Difference Between Manual and Handbook
Manualnoun
A handbook.
Handbooknoun
A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size.
Manualnoun
A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine.
Handbooknoun
a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
Manualnoun
(music) A keyboard for the hands on a harpsichord, organ, or other musical instrument.
Manualnoun
A manual transmission; a gearbox, especially of a motorized vehicle, shifted by the operator.
Manualnoun
(by synecdoche) A vehicle with a manual transmission.
Manualnoun
A bicycle technique whereby the front wheel is held aloft by the rider, without the use of pedal force.
Manualnoun
Manual measurement of the blood pressure, done with a manual sphygmomanometer.
do a manualManualadjective
Performed with the hands (of an activity).
Manualadjective
Operated by means of the hands (of a machine, device etc.).
Manualadjective
(technology) Performed by a human rather than a machine.
The student manually corrected several errors missed by the spell checker.Manualnoun
a small handbook
Manualnoun
(military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
Manualadjective
of or relating to the hands;
manual dexterityManualadjective
requiring human effort;
a manual transmissionManualadjective
doing or requiring physical work;
manual labormanual laborer