steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

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In the present, Simon (now played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) pounds his car’s steering wheel, driving away from wreckage. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 Otherwise, keep your steering wheel straight. Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026 There was mud on her coat and shoes, the front passenger tire and the steering wheel of the car. Sarah Prior, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026 Features like a power liftgate, low-profile roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, and a heated steering wheel and front seats are all standard. New Atlas, 24 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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