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