Definition of Handwheel

1. Noun. A wheel worked by hand.

Group relationships: Lathe, Standing Press, Valve
Generic synonyms: Wheel

2. Noun. Control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated.
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Group relationships: Lathe, Valve
Specialized synonyms: Steering Wheel, Wheel

Definition of Handwheel

1. n. Any wheel worked by hand; esp., one the rim of which serves as the handle by which a valve, car brake, or other part is adjusted.

Definition of Handwheel

1. Noun. (mechanics) Any wheel worked by hand, whether used to allow leverage, as of a valve or a handbrake, or to allow fine adjustment, as of a setscrew. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Handwheel

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handwheel

handwash
handwashing
handwave
handwaved
handwaves
handwavey
handwaving
handwavium
handwavy
handwear
handweaver
handweavers
handweaving
handwell
handwells
handwheel (current term)
handwheels
handwhile
handwork
handworker
handworkers
handworks
handwoven
handwringer
handwringers
handwringing
handwrit
handwrite
handwrites
handwriting

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