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Meaning of 'wheel'
Meaning of 'wheel' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Wheel 
[ n.]
- A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk,
whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii,
and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for
supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various
purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a
watch, etc. [ n.]- Any instrument having the form of, or chiefly consisting of, a wheel.
- A spinning wheel. See under Spinning.
- An instrument of torture formerly used.
- A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering.
- A potter's wheel. See under Potter.
- A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases.
- The burden or refrain of a song.
- A bicycle or a tricycle; a velocipede.
- A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.
- A turn revolution; rotation; compass.
2. Wheel [ v. i.]
- To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more
about; to rotate; to gyrate. [ v. i.]- To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right.
- To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.
- To roll forward.
3. Wheel [ v. t.]
- To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to
wheel a load of hay or wood. [ v. t.]- To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle.
Meaning of 'wheel' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. wheel [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- forces that provide energy and direction
- forces that provide energy and direction
Example in sentence:
- the wheels of government began to turn
2. wheel [ v]
[ v]Meaning (2):
- move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
- move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
Example in sentence:
- The President's convoy rolled past the crowds
Meaning (3):
- change directions as if revolving on a pivot
- change directions as if revolving on a pivot
Example in sentence:
- They wheeled their horses around and left
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