steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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The steering wheel, seats, and door cards look to be covered in Alcantara. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 Shaq was given more legroom, there was custom interior work, a specialized steering wheel, and the superstar's signature Superman branding was front and center. — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Overall, though, the Uncharted’s steering wheel really surprised me. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 Officers found Tran, 26, slumped over his steering wheel and pronounced him dead at the scene. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steering wheel

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Aug. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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