WHEEL

/ʍiːl/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. verb change directions as if revolving on a pivot. — synonyms: wheel_around
  2. verb wheel somebody or something. — synonyms: wheel_around
  3. verb move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle. — synonyms: roll
  4. verb ride a bicycle. — synonyms: bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal
  5. noun 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).
  6. noun a handwheel that is used for steering. — synonyms: steering_wheel
  7. noun forces that provide energy and direction.
  8. noun a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel.
  9. noun game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling. — synonyms: roulette_wheel
  10. noun an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims. — synonyms: rack
  11. noun a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals. — synonyms: bicycle, bike, cycle

Examples

  • “the wheel of life”
  • “Wheel that trolley over here, would you?”
  • “The vulture wheeled above us.”

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