steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Tap the steering wheel shift paddles to move between recuperation levels, from maximum (D-) through standard (D), none (D+), or intelligent (D Auto). Sean Evans, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026 The company will begin testing its robotaxis, which feature neither a steering wheel nor pedals, this week. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026 Zoox robotaxis have no gas pedal, steering wheel or other driver controls, and passengers sit facing each other inside the cabin. Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 Officers then selected the truck for a regulatory inspection and located a large magnet concealed under the driver's steering wheel. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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