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wheel

172 ENTRIES FOUND:

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noun, often attributive \ˈhwēl, ˈwēl\

Definition of WHEEL

1
: a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle
2
: a contrivance or apparatus having as its principal part a wheel: as a : a chiefly medieval instrument of torture designed for mutilating a victim (as by stretching or disjointing) b : bicycle c : any of many revolving disks or drums used as gambling paraphernalia d : potter's wheel e : steering wheel
3
a : an imaginary turning wheel symbolizing the inconstancy of fortune b : a recurring course, development, or action : cycle
4
: something (as a round flat cheese) resembling a wheel in shape
5
a : a curving or circular movement b : a rotation or turn usually about an axis or center; specifically : a turning movement of troops or ships in line in which the units preserve alignment and relative positions as they change direction
6
a : a moving or essential part of something compared to a machine <the wheels of government> b : a directing or controlling force c : a person of importance especially in an organization <a big wheel>
7
: the refrain or burden of a song
8
a : a circuit of theaters or places of entertainment b : a sports league
9
plural slang : a wheeled vehicle; especially : automobile
10
plural slang : legs
wheel·less \ˈhwēl-ləs, ˈwēl-\ adjective

Examples of WHEEL

  1. The car's rear wheels started to spin on the icy road.
  2. the wheels of a train
  3. a suitcase with wheels on the bottom
  4. a wheel of cheddar cheese

Illustration of WHEEL

Origin of WHEEL

Middle English, from Old English hweogol, hwēol; akin to Old Norse hvēl wheel, Greek kyklos circle, wheel, Sanskrit cakra, Latin colere to cultivate, inhabit, Sanskrit carati he moves, wanders
First Known Use: before 12th century

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