Definitions for wheel

Definitions for (noun) wheel

Main entry: bicycle, bike, cycle, wheel

Definition: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals


Main entry: rack, wheel

Definition: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims


Main entry: roulette wheel, wheel

Definition: game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in


Main entry: steering wheel, wheel

Definition: a handwheel that is used for steering


Main entry: wheel

Definition: a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)


Main entry: wheel

Definition: a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel


Main entry: wheel

Definition: forces that provide energy and direction

Usage: the wheels of government began to turn


Definitions for (verb) wheel

Main entry: roll, wheel

Definition: move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

Usage: The President's convoy rolled past the crowds


Main entry: pedal, wheel, cycle, bicycle, bike

Definition: ride a bicycle


Main entry: wheel, wheel around

Definition: change directions as if revolving on a pivot

Usage: They wheeled their horses around and left


Main entry: wheel, wheel around

Definition: wheel somebody or something


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