Meaning of the word wheel in English

What does wheel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wheel

US /wiːl/

UK /wiːl/

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move along or be moved by pulling or pushing

Example:

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The car has four wheels.

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The bicycle's front wheel was bent.

Synonym:

tire roller disk hoop ring

a steering wheel

Example:

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He gripped the wheel tightly as the car swerved.

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The captain was at the wheel, navigating the ship through the storm.

Synonym:

steering wheel helm tiller

push or pull (a vehicle with wheels)

Example:

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He helped me wheel the cart to the car.

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She carefully wheeled the patient's bed into the recovery room.

Synonym:

roll push pull convey

(of a bird or aircraft) fly in a circle or curve

Example:

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The eagle wheeled high above the mountains.

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The planes wheeled around before landing.

Synonym:

circle turn pivot revolve swivel

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