wheel

/wˈiːl/

/ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Wheel

[NOUN]

a round object attached to a vehicle from its center, by which a person can move the vehicle in different directions

synonyms : steering wheel

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

synonyms : bicycle

bike

cycle

a handwheel that is used for steering

synonyms : steering wheel

a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

synonyms : rack

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

synonyms : roulette wheel

forces that provide energy and direction

to wheel

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

ride a bicycle

synonyms : bicycle

bike

cycle

pedal

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

synonyms : wheel around

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

synonyms : roll

having the shape of a ring

wheel somebody or something

synonyms : wheel around

Examples

1. The wheel of the bicycle had a hub at its center.

2. She turned the wheel sharply to the left.

3. The CEO is the big wheel of the entire company, with control over all major decisions.

4. The invention of the wheel was a significant development in human history.

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