handwheel

Noun
  1. A wheel worked by hand (synset 103495750)
    is a type of: wheel - a 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)
    is a part of:
    • lathe - machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
    • standing press - a large printing press that exerts pressure vertically
    • valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
  2. Control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated (synset 103495550)
    is a type of: control, controller - a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
    subtypes: steering wheel, wheel - a handwheel that is used for steering
    is a part of:
    • lathe - machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
    • valve - control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

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