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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of manned
First recorded in 1610–20; man ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Vocabulary lists containing manned
Example Sentences
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These weapons allow the US to conduct precision strikes against hardened military targets, such as command bunkers or fortified military facilities, without putting manned aircraft in harm's way.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Air Force has agreed to deals with two companies for a new fleet of autonomous drone jet fighters designed to help manned warplanes strike targets deep in enemy territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Air Force as the “backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States,” the B-52 Stratofortress has been a vital aircraft for the country’s armed conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
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
Tasha manned the entranceway, which led to the open area where all the people were.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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