Meaning of the word handwheel in English

What does handwheel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

handwheel

US /ˈhændˌwil/
UK /ˈhændˌwiːl/

Noun

a wheel that is operated by hand to control a mechanism, especially on a machine or valve

Example:
He turned the large handwheel to open the industrial valve.
The sewing machine has a handwheel for manual operation.