Man`u*fac"ture (?), n. [L. manus the hand + factura a making, fr.
facere to make: cf. F. manufacture. See Manual, and Fact.] 1. The
operation of making wares or any products by hand, by machinery, or by
other agency.
2. Anything made from raw materials by the hand, by machinery, or by
art, as cloths, iron utensils, shoes, machinery, saddlery, etc.
Man`u*fac"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Manufactured (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Manufacturing.] [Cf. F. manufacturer.] 1. To make (wares or other
products) by hand, by machinery, or by other agency; as, to manufacture
cloth, nails, glass, etc.
2. To work, as raw or partly wrought materials, into suitable forms for
use; as, to manufacture wool, cotton, silk, or iron.
Man`u*fac"ture, v. i. To be employed in manufacturing something.
Man`u*fac"tur*er (?), n. One who manufactures.
Man`u*fac"tur*ing, a. 1. Employed, or chiefly employed, in manufacture;
as, a manufacturing community; a manufacturing town.