Meaning & Definition of Wheel in English
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Wheel
/wil/
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)
synonym:
- wheel
2. A handwheel that is used for steering
synonym:
- steering wheel,
- wheel
3. Forces that provide energy and direction
- "The wheels of government began to turn"
synonym:
- wheel
4. A circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
synonym:
- wheel
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
synonym:
- roulette wheel,
- wheel
6. An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
synonym:
- rack,
- wheel
7. A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
synonym:
- bicycle,
- bike,
- wheel,
- cycle
verb
1. Change directions as if revolving on a pivot
- "They wheeled their horses around and left"
synonym:
- wheel,
- wheel around
2. Wheel somebody or something
synonym:
- wheel,
- wheel around
3. Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
- "The president's convoy rolled past the crowds"
synonym:
- wheel,
- roll
4. Ride a bicycle
synonym:
- bicycle,
- cycle,
- bike,
- pedal,
- wheel
Examples of using
This is a fine car, but the steering wheel has too much play.
You don't have to re-invent the wheel.
They put a spoke in his wheel.