Handwheel (Noun)
Meaning 1
A wheel worked by hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The valve was operated by a large handwheel that required considerable effort to turn.
- She grasped the handwheel of the old-fashioned sewing machine and began to pedal.
- The handwheel on the antique lathe was beautifully crafted with intricate carvings.
- To raise the anchor, the sailor had to turn the handwheel of the winch repeatedly.
- The engineer used the handwheel to slowly open the valve and allow steam to enter the cylinder.
Meaning 2
Control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.