noun to smooth with a mangle, as damp linen or cloth.
2. mangle ·vt to mutilate or injure, in making, doing, or pertaining; as, to mangle a piece of music or a recitation.
3. mangle ·noun a machine for smoothing linen or cotton cloth, as sheets, tablecloths, napkins, and clothing, by roller pressure.
4. mangle ·vt 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.