Synonyms of wheelednext
1
: equipped with wheels
wheeled vehicles
2
: moving or functioning by means of wheels
wheeled traffic

wheeled

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of wheel entry 2

Examples of wheeled in a Sentence

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Adjective
Like wheeled humanoids, these systems are built for structured, high-throughput environments, prioritizing mobility and efficiency over human imitation. — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 This approach is intended to combine the efficiency and speed of wheeled movement with the obstacle-clearing capabilities associated with legged robots. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 The 1,000-lb (454-kg) Pod rolls into the van on wheeled legs that retract upward during loading. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 The unorthodox generator engine, which powered all types of workhorse vehicles between 1959 and 1991, sits neatly inside its wheeled cart. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wheeled

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wheeled was in 1572

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“Wheeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheeled. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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