wheel

//wiːl//
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Noun

wheelSingular
wheelsPlural
1

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.

The car has four wheels.

2

A circular object that forms part of a machine, typically one that revolves on a shaft.

The watch has tiny wheels inside that make it work.

3

A steering wheel of a vehicle.

She gripped the wheel tightly as she drove through the storm.

4

Used to refer to a car or vehicle, especially in informal contexts.

I need to get some wheels to drive to work.

Synonym

Verb

1

To push or pull a wheeled object such as a bicycle, cart, or wheelchair.

She wheeled her bicycle across the street.

2

To turn or rotate in a circular motion; to move in a wide curve or circle.

The birds wheeled in the sky above us.

3

To change direction suddenly, especially while moving.

She wheeled around when she heard her name.

wheel - Deep Vocabulary