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to mangle
01
to severely damage or destroy something
Transitive: to mangle sth
Example
The machine malfunctioned and began to mangle the fabric.
The car accident had the potential to mangle the metal structure.
02
to badly distort, damage, or ruin something, making it difficult to recognize or appreciate
Transitive: to mangle sth
Example
The editor mangled the author's story by cutting out key parts.
She mangled the song during her performance by singing off-key.
03
to press or flatten something using a tool as part of a process to remove water
Transitive: to mangle fabric
Example
She carefully mangled the wet sheets to dry them faster.
The old machine was used to mangle the laundry before hanging it out to dry.
04
to harm severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing, causing deep and disfiguring wounds
Transitive: to mangle sb/sth
Example
The bear attack mangled the hiker's arm, requiring emergency surgery.
His leg was mangled in the car accident, leaving permanent scars.
Mangle
01
clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
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