steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Richardson gripped the steering wheel of her blue Hyundai a little tighter and kept her eyes on the taillights in front of her. Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024 Audio controls are via the steering wheel and touch screen. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 July 2024 Recalled vehicles: 2024 F-150 Lost steering wheel control Ford is recalling its 30,735 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024 In this case, that's reprogramming two of the paddles that lurk at the rear of the car's multifunction steering wheel. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for steering wheel 

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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