Definition of Wheel

Noun: wheel  weel

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
   - steering wheel
    
3. A mechanism that provides a function, energy or direction
   "the wheels of government began to turn"
    
4. A circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
    
5. 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
   - roulette wheel
    
6. An instrument of torture that stretches, disjoints or mutilates victims
   - rack
    
7. A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
   - bicycle, bike, cycle

1. Change directions as if revolving on a pivot
   "They wheeled their horses around and left";
   - wheel around
    
2. Move somebody or something on wheels
   - wheel around
    
3. Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
   "The President's convoy wheeled past the crowds";
   - roll
    
4. Ride a bicycle
   - bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal

See also:
wheedling
wheelbarrow

Anagrams containing the word wheel

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