handwheel vs wheel

handwheel and wheel both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
handwheel	Yes	No	No	No
wheel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wheel is a hyponym of handwheel; that is, wheel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than handwheel:

handwheel: control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
wheel: a handwheel that is used for steering

Other hyponyms of handwheel include steering wheel.

As nouns, wheel is a hypernym of handwheel; that is, wheel is a word with a broader meaning than handwheel:

handwheel: a wheel worked by hand
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)

handwheel (noun)	wheel (noun)
control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated	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)
a wheel worked by hand	a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
	an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
	game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
	a handwheel that is used for steering
	a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
	forces that provide energy and direction

handwheel (verb)	wheel (verb)
	change directions as if revolving on a pivot
	move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
	wheel somebody or something
	ride a bicycle