steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

Examples of steering wheel in a Sentence

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The car featured three particularly unique elements — the ashtray, the 'suicide knob' on the steering wheel, and the compass. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Doctors gave Hurtubise the choice of of shaping his hands to do common tasks such as tying his shoes, or to grip a steering wheel. Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025 The roof is metal, not panoramic glass, and there's a simpler center console and manual adjustment for the steering wheel. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2025 This steering wheel lock stops them in their tracks and is easy to stash under your seat between uses. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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