manned

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past simple and past participle of

A manned vehicle has a person or people inside in order to operate it:

China announced plans to launch a manned spacecraft.

manned aircraft Drones have largely replaced manned aircraft for reconnaissance purposes.

relating to travel in a vehicle with a person or people inside in order to operate it:

In strictly practical terms, manned space missions make little sense.

We were shown footage of the first manned Moon landing.

A manned gate, petrol station, etc. has a person or people there to guard it or work in it. :

A high stone fence surrounds the estate, and cars enter through manned gates.

Almost all manned petrol stations accept British bank cards.