steering wheel

noun

: a handwheel by means of which one steers

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As intuitive, and equally arresting visually, is the steering wheel and binnacle configuration. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026 The steering wheel and seats get special green stitching, and there are badges with a Sportline 74 logo. New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026 Will Cybercab have a steering wheel and pedals? Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 Brown, however, then grabbed the steering wheel for West Aurora. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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steering wheel

noun
: a wheel for steering something by hand

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