HyperDic: handwheel

English > 2 senses of the word handwheel:
NOUNartifacthandwheela wheel worked by hand
artifacthandwheelcontrol consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
English > handwheel: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA wheel worked by hand.
Part oflathemachine tool for shaping metal or wood
standing pressA large printing press that exerts pressure vertically
valveControl consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
BroaderwheelA simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
English > handwheel: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningControl consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated.
Part oflathemachine tool for shaping metal or wood
valveControl consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
Narrowersteering wheel, wheelA handwheel that is used for steering
Broadercontrol, controllerA mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

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