handwheel

[ hand-hweel, -weel ]

/ ˈhændˌʰwil, -ˌwil /

a wheel, as a valve wheel, turned by hand.

Origin of handwheel

First recorded in 1930–35; hand + wheel

Kass said as he whirled the handwheel of the inner manport, "but——"

The Metal Moon |Everett C. Smith
The carriage is then moved against a positive stop by means of the handwheel.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones
Handwheel E is geared with the cam-shaft on which the star wheel is mounted, so that the feeds may be changed by hand if desired.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones
By means of handwheel N, the spindle can be moved in or out slowly, for feeding a cutter by hand.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones

One well-known type of power press is driven by a belt, and the downward pressure of the ram is controlled by a handwheel.

Turning and Boring |Franklin D. Jones