| Term | Definition |
| manufacture | to make by hand or by machine |
| manual | handbook |
| manuscript | a hand-written or typed composition |
| manicure | a treatment for the hands and nails |
| manacle | handcuff |
| manager | one who handles business affairs |
| manipulate | to skillfully operate by hand |
| maneuver | a training exercise; practice movements (as by hand) |
| mandate | an order or command placed in one's hand |
| emancipate | to release from one's hand; to free |
| podiatrist | one who treats disorders of the feet |
| pedestal | the support at the foot of a vase or statue |
| impediment | an obstacle to one's feet; a hindrance |
| centipede | an insect having many legs |
| pedometer | an instrument for measuring the distance one covers on foot |
| quadruped | a four-footed animal |
| pedestrian | a foot traveler |
| pedal | a foot lever |
| pedicure | care for the feet and toenails |
| tripod | a three-footed stand |