Man and Manu Roots Latin root meaning “hand”
manicure A manicure is a treatment for the hands and nails.
manacles Manacles is another name for handcuffs.
manager A manager is a person who has the upper hand, or the person in charge of someone or something.
mandate A mandate is an order or command placed in one’s hand.
maneuver Maneuver is to handily or skillfully go around something.
manipulate Manipulate is to skillfully operate something by hand.
manual A manual is a handbook or a book of directions.
manufacture Manufacture is to make something by hand or by machine. You change raw materials into a new product.
manuscript A manuscript is a handwritten or typed piece of writing.
emancipate Emancipate means to set free or to lend a hand in freeing someone or something.