handwheel

handwheel

(ˈhændˌwiːl)
n
(Mechanical Engineering) a wheel that is manoeuvred by hand
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Noun1.handwheel - a wheel worked by hand
lathe - machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
standing press - a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically
valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
2.handwheel - control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
controller, control - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"
lathe - machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
steering wheel, wheel - a handwheel that is used for steering
valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
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