What does "hand-operated" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "hand-operated"?

Common synonyms include: by-hand, direct action, hand, hand check, hand cutting, hand power.

adj

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Adjective

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Operated or controlled manually, rather than by automatic, electronic or other means. not-comparable
"All these level crossings have hand-operated gates, and are manned by crossing-keepers."

Adjective

"Waldos, which are a kind of hand-operated robot--and are coming into vogue with surgeons--take their name from an early story of Heinlein's."