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handwheel

/ˈhændwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

Translations

handwheelnoun

handwheels

/ˈhændwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

volantEn mécanique et en industrie.

The operator turned the handwheel to adjust the pressure of the machine.

L'opérateur a tourné le volant pour régler la pression de la machine.

Additional translations

molettePour un petit volant de commande ou de réglage.

Synonyms

control wheel

knob

dial

manipulator

steering wheel

handwheelverb

handwheeled

Past Simple

handwheeled

Past Participle

handwheeling

Gerund

Transitive verb: to move or adjust (a mechanism) by turning a handwheel.

Additional translations

volanterTerme technique rare.

handwheeladjective

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwil/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "handwheel valve"). Non-comparable.

à volantEmployé dans le langage technique.

The technician closed the handwheel valve before starting maintenance.

Le technicien a fermé la vanne à volant avant de commencer la maintenance.

Synonyms

Definitions

handwheelnoun

A wheel that is operated by hand to control or adjust a machine or device.

The operator turned the handwheel to adjust the pressure of the machine.

handwheelverb

To move, control, or adjust (a mechanism) by turning a handwheel manually.

He handwheeled the carriage along the lathe bed for a fine finish.

handwheeladjective

Relating to, equipped with, or operated by a handwheel.

The technician closed the handwheel valve before starting maintenance.