wheel

Nouns

  • (n) 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)
  • (n) a handwheel that is used for steering steering wheel,
  • (n) forces that provide energy and direction
    • the wheels of government began to turn
  • (n) a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
  • (n) 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 roulette wheel,
  • (n) an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims rack,
  • (n) a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals bicycle, bike, cycle,

Verbs

  • (v) change directions as if revolving on a pivot
    • They wheeled their horses around and left
    wheel around,
  • (v) wheel somebody or something wheel around,
  • (v) move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
    • The President's convoy rolled past the crowds
    roll,
  • (v) ride a bicycle bicycle, bike, pedal, cycle,

Synonyms

wheel around steering wheel roll bicycle bike pedal cycle roulette wheel rack

Words of close approximity

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