manned
Americanadjective
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carrying or operated by one or more persons; crewed.
a manned spacecraft.
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Falconry. (of a hawk) trained for hunting and accustomed to working with a human handler.
adjective
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supplied or equipped with men, esp soldiers
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(of spacecraft, aircraft, etc) having a human crew
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Origin of manned
First recorded in 1610–20; man ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
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The B-52 Stratofortress is described by the military as a “long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions,” known as the “backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
The unit looks after "the operational deployment of unmanned systems teamed with manned operators to bolster maritime security across the Middle East region".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Having recognized the error of his ways, Ogles manned up and took the high road: He posted that it was a staffer’s fault.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under maritime rules requiring the vessel to remain manned, inspectors said on Friday.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
African Americans had manned ships in the American Revolution, and these “Black Jacks” now worked the merchant ships that crowded Philadelphia’s busy port.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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