Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Mangler · Man·gler · IPA n. n. 01 n. One who mangles or tears in cutting; one who mutilates any work in doing it. 1. One who mangles or tears in cutting; one who mutilates any work in doing it. 02 n. One who smooths with a mangle. 1. One who smooths with a mangle.