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