Hand-operated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hand-operated is an adjective meaning Operated or controlled manually, rather than by automatic, electronic or other means.
Meaning
Operated or controlled manually, rather than by automatic, electronic or other means.
Example Sentences
All these level crossings have hand-operated gates, and are manned by crossing-keepers.
The two outside roads have one ton transporter hand-operated cranes, but there is provision for the installation of cranes on the inner roads also.
Synonyms for hand-operated
Depending on context, synonyms include manual, non-automatic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manual, non-automatic, hand-held, hand, hard, unmechanized.
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