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Hand-operated

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does hand-operated mean?

Hand-operated means Operated or controlled manually, rather than by automatic, electronic or other means..

What is a synonym for hand-operated?

Common synonyms include manual, non-automatic.

What is the opposite of hand-operated?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use hand-operated in a sentence?

All these level crossings have hand-operated gates, and are manned by crossing-keepers.

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