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Man, mans, manned
I need some help with the word m-a-n-s as used in this sentence. This is a verbatim transcript and the speaker put the s on the word man.
Should it be: He's the one that mans the station.
Should it be: He's the one that mans the station.
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He's the one who mans the ship. verb, transitive manned, manning, mans 1. To supply with men, as for defense or service: man a ship.
- He's the one who mans the ship.
- verb, transitive manned, manning, mans 1.
- To supply with men, as for defense or service: man a ship.
- 2.
- To take stations at, as to defend or operate: manned the guns.
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He's the one who mans the ship.
verb, transitive
manned, manning, mans
1. To supply with men, as for defense or service: man a ship.
2. To take stations at, as to defend or operate: manned the guns.
3. To fortify or brace: manned himself for the battle ahead.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright © 1992 by
verb, transitive
manned, manning, mans
1. To supply with men, as for defense or service: man a ship.
2. To take stations at, as to defend or operate: manned the guns.
3. To fortify or brace: manned himself for the battle ahead.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright © 1992 by
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