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Wheel meaning

What does “wheel” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wheel” is a noun and verb with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines).

wheel

noun

  1. a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

  2. a handwheel that is used for steering

    Synonymssteering wheel

  3. forces that provide energy and direction

    “the wheels of government began to turn”

  4. a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

  5. game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

    Synonymsroulette wheel

  6. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

    Synonymsrack

  7. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

    Synonymsbicyclebikecycle

verb

  1. change directions as if revolving on a pivot

    “They wheeled their horses around and left”

    Synonymswheel around

  2. wheel somebody or something

    Synonymswheel around

  3. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

    “The President's convoy rolled past the crowds”

    Synonymsroll

  4. ride a bicycle

    Synonymsbicyclecyclebikepedal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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