steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Jackie Stewart steering wheels for it. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026 Bolster's feet were firmly placed on the floor, his hands only lightly touching the steering wheel. Morgan Korn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 In every push and pull position, a turn can be initiated easily with an intuitive steering wheel movement without having to interrupt the push-pull movement. Ben Coxworth march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026 The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S Class has an abundance of ambient lighting and screens, but also tactile controls on the steering wheel. Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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