steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

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The minimal driver's cockpit sports a yoke-style steering wheel, a streamlined screen layout, and futuristic mood lighting. New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025 The prototype also features a minimalist driver’s cockpit with a yoke-style steering wheel and streamlined screen setup, along with futuristic mood lighting. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025 Not to mention the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025 Spin the Drive Mode wheel on the steering wheel over to engage Sport Plus, then put a foot firmly on the brake pedal and another foot on the gas. ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2025 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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