non-powered
Lacking electrical supply
Non-powered means operating without an engine or motor.
A non-powered wheelchair relies on human effort rather than a battery.
Non-powered aircraft like gliders use gravity and air currents.
The term distinguishes manual or passive equipment from motorized alternatives: non-powered hand tools, non-powered watercraft.
Powered by equines
- sailboatWind-propelled watercraft
- windmillRotating structure harnessing air
- waterwheelRiver-powered rotating mechanism
- oxcartBeast-drawn farm vehicle
rickshaw · canoe · kayak · bicycle · velocipede · penny-farthing · handloom · bellows
Requiring direct human manipulation
- crankRotary operating handle
- pedalFoot-operated lever
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
handcrank · treadle · winch · flywheel · ratchet · manual · kick-start · wind-up
Fundamental in nature
- low-techNot electronically complex
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- analogComparable equivalent
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
primitive · rudimentary · bare-bones · uncomplicated · stripped-down · minimalist · utilitarian · straightforward
Of body or matter
- exertionVigorous physical effort
- muscleContractile body tissue
- laborStrenuous effort; also childbirth
- strengthPower to exert force
endurance · stamina · sweat · push · pull · lift · haul · drag
Without utility connections
- renewableCapable of restoration
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
green · carbon-free · zero-emission · self-sufficient · clean · natural · composting
horse-drawn
Powered by equines
- sailboatWind-propelled watercraft
- windmillRotating structure harnessing air
- waterwheelRiver-powered rotating mechanism
oxcart · rickshaw · canoe · kayak · bicycle · velocipede · penny-farthing · handloom · bellows · millstone
hand-operated
Requiring direct human manipulation
pulley · handcrank · treadle · winch · flywheel · ratchet · manual · kick-start · wind-up · clockwork
basic
Fundamental in nature
- low-techNot electronically complex
- no-frillsWithout extras or embellishments
- analogComparable equivalent
mechanical · primitive · rudimentary · bare-bones · uncomplicated · stripped-down · minimalist · utilitarian · straightforward · unelectrified
physical
Of body or matter
strength · endurance · stamina · sweat · push · pull · lift · haul · drag · carry
off-grid
Without utility connections
- renewableCapable of restoration
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
- low-impactMinimally stressful on body
eco-friendly · green · carbon-free · zero-emission · self-sufficient · clean · natural · composting
non-poweredpowered
Supplied with energy
motorized · electric · self-propelled · battery-operated · gas-powered
non-poweredpowered
Supplied with energy
electric · electrical · electrified · plugged-in · battery-operated
non, powered, power, powers, powering, empower, empowers, empowered, empowering