A hand turned wheel is a tool used for manual labor. There are several synonyms for this tool, including crank, handwheel, and hand-cranked wheel. A crank is a handle that is turned manually to power a device. A handwheel is a round device that turns freely and can be used to control equipment. A hand-cranked wheel is similar to a handwheel but typically used to generate power for a specific machine or appliance. Other synonyms for a hand turned wheel may include handle, lever, pulley, or knob, depending on the specific type of device being referenced. Regardless of the vocabulary used, all of these terms refer to a tool that requires physical effort to operate.