Noun: manipulation mu,ni-pyû'ley-shun
- Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
"his manipulation of his friends was scandalous";
- use
- The action of touching with the hands (or the skilful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
"The robot's manipulation of small objects was remarkably precise";
- handling
Derived forms: manipulations
Type of: influence, touch, touching
Encyclopedia: Manipulation, spinal