Definition of mangle

• v. t. - To cut or bruise with repeated blows or strokes, making a ragged or torn wound, or covering with wounds; to tear in cutting; to cut in a bungling manner; to lacerate; to mutilate.
• v. t. - To mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
• n. - A machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
• n. - To smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.