handcrank
Arm-powered spinner mechanism
A handcrank is a lever or handle that rotates around an axis to operate a mechanism manually—starting an engine, raising a window, or grinding grain.
Early automobiles required a handcrank to start: He broke his wrist when the handcrank kicked back.
As a verb, to handcrank is to operate something this way: We had to handcrank the windows in that old car.
Crushing or sharpening device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- sirenWailing alert device
phonograph · windlass · winch · jack · press · drill · mixer · juicer
Written instructions for use
- kineticRelating to motion
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- generationAge-defined peer group
- dynamoMotion-to-electricity converter
induction · electricity · human-powered · off-grid · unplugged · self-sufficient · backup · emergency
Rotational movement
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rotateTurn about an axis
- windAir current outdoors
- revolveTurn around center
pivot · twist · wheel · coil · churn · reel · roll · winding
Pivoting bar for lifting
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- cogwheelToothed rotating machine part
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
crankshaft · ratchet · axle · spindle · camshaft · linkage · pulley · escapement
Old valued collectible
- retroEvoking recent past
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- classicOf lasting excellence
bygone · heritage · heirloom · collectible · quaint · historic · traditional · analog
grinder
Crushing or sharpening device
- flashlightPortable electric lamp
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
siren · phonograph · windlass · winch · jack · press · drill · mixer · juicer · ice-cream-maker
manual
Written instructions for use
- kineticRelating to motion
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- generationAge-defined peer group
dynamo · induction · electricity · human-powered · off-grid · unplugged · self-sufficient · backup · emergency · portable
turn
Rotational movement
revolve · pivot · twist · wheel · coil · churn · reel · roll · winding · torque
lever
Pivoting bar for lifting
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- cogwheelToothed rotating machine part
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
flywheel · crankshaft · ratchet · axle · spindle · camshaft · linkage · pulley · escapement · drive
antique
Old valued collectible
- retroEvoking recent past
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
classic · bygone · heritage · heirloom · collectible · quaint · historic · traditional · analog · Victorian
handcrankelectric motor
Converts current to motion
motorized · electric starter · battery-powered · hydraulic · gas-powered
handcrankpush-button
Depressible activation mechanism
automatic · self-starting · keyless ignition · remote start · ignition switch
handcrankdigital
Of discrete data
electronic · computerized · automated · touchscreen · voice-activated
hand, crank, hands, handed, handing, handy, handful, handmade, handwork