steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

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Just take a look at the steering wheel. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026 The preteen took control of the steering wheel and guided their vehicle onto grass to stop it before immediately calling emergency personnel for assistance. Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 Fully electronic steering systems replace the traditional mechanical link between steering wheel and wheels with sensors and actuators. New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026 It’s built almost entirely from carbon fiber and aluminum, while lightweight racing seats, a sliding pedal box, and a custom steering wheel, designed for high-speed control, all focus on the driver’s connection to the machine. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steering wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steering wheel was in 1750

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“Steering wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20wheel. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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