Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that mangles something, typically something as delicate as a piece of clothing, a work of art, or a person’s emotions.

“The careless tourist was a mangler, ruining the intricate silk fabric of the antique dress.”

2. verb

to damage or ruin something, especially something delicate or fragile, often through careless or clumsy handling.

“She tried to fix the broken vase, but her mother said not to mangler it further.”

3. noun

a machine or device that cuts or tears something, especially in a rough or uneven manner.

“The old paper cutter was a mangler, making the edges of the documents uneven and hard to read.”