Meaning
crank, handle
- a mechanical handle or lever turned by hand to operate a mechanism
In a sentence
Gira la manovella in senso orario per alzare la tenda.
Turn the crank clockwise to raise the awning.
Il vecchio motore si avviava soltanto con una manovella.
The old engine would only start with a hand crank.
Non forzare la manovella se senti troppa resistenza.
Don't force the crank if you feel too much resistance.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manovella | feminine · singular |
| manovelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often combined with verbs like 'girare' (to turn) or 'azionare' (to operate).