wheel (Meaning)
wheel (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)
a handwheel that is used for steering
forces that provide energy and direction
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
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
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
wheel (v)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
wheel somebody or something
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
ride a bicycle
wheel (n.)
A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc.
Any instrument having the form of, or chiefly consisting of, a wheel.
A spinning wheel. See under Spinning.
An instrument of torture formerly used.
A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering.
A potter's wheel. See under Potter.
A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases.
The burden or refrain of a song.
A bicycle or a tricycle; a velocipede.
A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.
A turn revolution; rotation; compass.
wheel (v. t.)
To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to wheel a load of hay or wood.
To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle.
wheel (v. i.)
To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate.
To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right.
To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.
To roll forward.
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wheel Sentence Examples
- The hamster tirelessly ran on its exercise wheel, its tiny paws gripping the metal bars.
- The roulette wheel spun rapidly, anticipation hanging thick in the air.
- The cyclist pedaled furiously, his wheels turning smoothly beneath him.
- The potter's wheel whirled as she skillfully shaped the clay.
- The wagon's wheels creaked loudly as it rolled along the cobblestone street.
- The spinning wheel hummed as the artisan created intricate threads.
- The skateboarder leaped into the air, performing a daring aerial with his board's wheels.
- The Ferris wheel towered over the amusement park, offering panoramic views of the city.
- The winch unwound its cable, slowly raising the heavy equipment on its wheel.
- The fortune wheel seemed to mock the player as it landed on the least desirable outcome.
FAQs About the word wheel
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), a handwheel
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The hamster tirelessly ran on its exercise wheel, its tiny paws gripping the metal bars.
The roulette wheel spun rapidly, anticipation hanging thick in the air.
The cyclist pedaled furiously, his wheels turning smoothly beneath him.
The potter's wheel whirled as she skillfully shaped the clay.
