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manning

The correct spelling is manning.

How to pronounce manning

verb

Say it like: Man-nin-g

The correct spelling is manning. To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex). For example: "The ship was manned with a small crew."

Usage Examples

The ship was manned with a small crew.

Man the machine guns!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To supply (something) with staff or crew (of either sex).
  2. 2.To take up position in order to operate (something).
  3. 3.(possibly obsolete) To brace (oneself), to fortify or steel (oneself) in a manly way. (Compare man up.)
  4. 4.To wait on, attend to or escort.
  5. 5.To accustom (a raptor or other type of bird) to the presence of people.

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