steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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The three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara microsuede. James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026 Whereas the Lexus yoke is shaped like a butterfly and Tesla’s yoke was half a rectangle, Mercedes has removed both the upper and lower portions of a traditional round steering wheel and closed off both sides of the grips. Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026 Experts have said the best way to protect yourself is with a steering wheel club that blocks the airbag. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 In traditional vehicles, a mechanical column physically links the steering wheel to the front axle. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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