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Meaning of wheel in English
Pronunciation
/(h)wil/
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Verb
wheel
Definitions
1.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
Examples
« They wheeled their horses around and left »
2.
wheel somebody or something
3.
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
Examples
« The President's convoy rolled past the crowds »
4.
ride a bicycle
Noun
wheel
Etymology
Old English hwēol (noun), of Germanic origin, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit cakra‘wheel, circle’ and Greek kuklos‘circle’
Definitions
1.
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)
2.
a handwheel that is used for steering
3.
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
4.
game equipment consisting of a rotating wheel with slots that is used for gambling
Examples
« players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in »
5.
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
6.
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals