backdrivable

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English

Etymology

From back +‎ drivable.

Adjective

backdrivable (comparative more backdrivable, superlative most backdrivable)

  1. (of a system of gears) Able to be operated by applying a force to the output, transmitting force through the gear train in the reverse of the usual direction.