Manilla Meaning in English
word
məˈnɪɫə
muh-NIL-uh
mænˈɪlɐ
muh-NIL-uh
Definition
A 'manilla' is most commonly a handle or grip on a door or drawer. Historically, it can also refer to a type of metal bracelet or armlet used as currency or ornament in West Africa.
Usage & Nuances
In modern English, 'manilla' is rare; 'handle' or 'doorknob' are much more common. The historical meaning as a type of metal bracelet is mainly found in discussions of African history or numismatics.
Spanish: manilla (asa de puerta) - pulsera de metal (ornamento antiguo)Portuguese (BR): maçaneta - manilha (pulseira antiga)Portuguese (PT): maçaneta - manilha (pulseira antiga)Chinese (Simplified): 门把手 - 金属手镯（古代装饰）Chinese (Traditional): 門把手 - 金屬手鐲（古代裝飾）Hindi: दरवाज़े का हैंडल - मनीला (धातु कंगन, ऐतिहासिक)Arabic: مقبض الباب - سوار معدني (تاريخي)Bengali: হ্যান্ডেল - ম্যানিলা (ঐতিহাসিক ব্রেসলেট)Russian: ручка - манилла (исторический браслет)Japanese: 取っ手 - マニラ（歴史的な腕輪）Vietnamese: tay nắm - manilla (vòng tay cổ)Korean: 손잡이 - 마닐라(역사적 팔찌)Turkish: kapı kolu - manilla (tarihi bilezik)Urdu: دستہ - منیلا (تاریخی کنگن)Indonesian: pegangan - manilla (gelang logam bersejarah)
Example Sentences
She turned the manilla to open the door.
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The old box had a broken manilla.
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He collects ancient manillas from Africa.
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Don't forget to replace the manilla on the front gate—it's getting loose.
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The museum had a display of copper manillas used as currency centuries ago.
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If the manilla sticks, just wiggle it a bit to open the drawer.
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