steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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Physical controls include minimal HVAC buttons, manually adjustable vents, steering wheel controls for the ADAS systems and the sound system’s volume knob. James Raia, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 That huge, thin-rimmed steering wheel makes low-speed maneuvers easy despite the lack of assistance, and the car has a lovely, loping ride. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 As for the interior, even though MG hasn't released interior images, earlier spy shots pointed to an MG 4-style steering wheel and a floating center touchscreen. Utkarsh Sood june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026 Dokken allegedly told authorities that her dog grabbed the steering wheel while trying to get a treat. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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