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wheel vs handwheel

handwheel vs wheel

wheel and handwheel both are nouns.

wheel is a verb but handwheel is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wheel Yes No Yes No
handwheel Yes No No No
As nouns, handwheel is a hyponym of wheel; that is, handwheel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wheel:
  • 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: a wheel worked by hand
As nouns, handwheel is a hypernym of wheel; that is, handwheel is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:
  • wheel: a handwheel that is used for steering
  • handwheel: control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
wheel (noun) handwheel (noun)
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) control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel a wheel worked by hand
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
wheel (verb) handwheel (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
Difference between wheel and handwheel

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