steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Embossed headrests add bling and the steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather, providing the feel of sports car grip. James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025 In the end, the ship took six months to build, right down to the skylights, causeways, the steering wheel of the ship, the bell of the ship and its bow which measured over 130 feet long. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 Consider getting an audible alarm, a steering wheel lock or other anti-theft technology. Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The cabin is similar to that of the latest 911 Turbo S, save for the new steering wheel (taken from the GT3 RS), a digital rearview mirror, and a roll cage. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 15 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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