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handwheel

/ˈhændwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

Translations

handwheelnoun

handwheels

/ˈhændwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

The machinist adjusted the handwheel to fine-tune the machine.

Машинист отрегулировал маховик, чтобы точно настроить машину.

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.

handwheeladjective

/ˈhændˌwiːl/

/ˈhændˌwil/

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

Synonyms

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.