steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Its thoughtful 2-in-1 design offers both electric and manual modes, allowing kids to press the pedal for power or use their own momentum by twisting the steering wheel for a 360° spin—suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 On the steering wheel, there should be a button with a symbol that resembles a speedometer with an arrow. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025 There’s a very small ratio on the steering wheel. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 The minimal driver's cockpit sports a yoke-style steering wheel, a streamlined screen layout, and futuristic mood lighting. New Atlas, 31 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 18 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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