Meaning of wheel in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(h)wil/

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1. Verb

   wheel

   Definitions

   1. change directions as if revolving on a pivot

   Examples

   • « They wheeled their horses around and left »
2. 2. wheel somebody or something
3. 3. move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

   Examples

   • « The President's convoy rolled past the crowds »
4. 4. ride a bicycle

5. 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)
6. 2. a handwheel that is used for steering
7. 3. a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
8. 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 »
9. 5. an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
10. 6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals