HANDWHEEL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a wheel worked by hand

Categories: Wheel

• Handwheels let operators make very fine manual adjustments on machines from lathes to camera rigs before digital controls.

Part of speech: Noun

control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated

Categories: Control, Controller

hand – A related word in the same word family.

wheel – A related word in the same word family.

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