Mangle Definition & Meaning

mangle
noun
  1. clothes dryer for drying and ironing laundry by passing it between two heavy heated rollers
verb
  1. press with a mangle; "mangle the sheets"
  2. injure badly by beating
  3. alter so as to make unrecognizable; "The tourists murdered the French language"
  4. destroy or injure severely; "The madman mutilates art work"

"Mangle" in song lyrics

See how mangle is used in real songs:

  • "Check my point of view out my rhyme mangle"
    A-Wax — Field of Dreamz
  • "I let my left right mingle mangle"
    B-Legit f/ C-Bo, Celly Cel — Niggaz Get They Wig Split
  • "I handle killer tigers from the jungle and mangle"
    Cilvaringz — Man, Woman & Child (Premix)

Usage tips for "mangle"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mangle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mangle to find words that pair well.

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