steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Fans want to see decisive leadership, a clear sense that the steering wheel is being tightly gripped at difficult moments. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Seconds later, Exum, who was driving with his Glock pistol in his right hand, appeared to jerk the steering wheel to the left, in the direction of Martínez’s vehicle alongside them. Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Exum is then seen quickly turning the steering wheel sharply to the left and an apparent jolt from the impact of a collision immediately follows. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026 As intuitive, and equally arresting visually, is the steering wheel and binnacle configuration. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 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 Feb. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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