handwheel

UK
/ˈhændwiːl/
US
/ˈhændˌwiːl/
handwheelnoun
handwheels
pl
UK
/ˈhændwiːl/
US
/ˈhændˌwiːl/
Translations
The machinist adjusted the handwheel to fine-tune the machine.
Машинист отрегулировал маховик, чтобы точно настроить машину.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
steering wheel
control wheel
handwheelverb
handwheeled
Past Simple
handwheeled
Past Participle
handwheeling
Gerund
Transitive verb: to move or adjust (a mechanism) by turning a handwheel.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈhændˌwiːl/
US
/ˈhændˌwil/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "handwheel valve"). Non-comparable.
Definitions
Relating to, equipped with, or operated by a handwheel.
The technician closed the handwheel valve before starting maintenance.