mangle

To cut and slash or tear at random; wound jaggedly or by numerous cuts; hack; lacerate; disfigure by cutting, hacking, tearing, or crushing: applied chiefly to the cutting of flesh.

Figuratively, to destroy the symmetry or completeness of; mutilate; mar through ignorance, bungling, or malice.

Synonyms Maim, etc. See mutilate.

A machine for smoothing fabrics or household articles of linen or cotton, as sheets, table-cloths, napkins, and towels.

To smooth with a mangle; calender.