Meaning of wheel in English

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Verb
wheel
Definitions
1. change directions as if revolving on a pivot
Examples
- « They wheeled their horses around and left »
Derived terms
- wheeler
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 »
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4. ride a bicycle
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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)
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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
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6. a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
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