wheel

/wˈil/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

change directions as if revolving on a pivot
“They wheeled their horses around and left”
wheel somebody or something
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
“The President's convoy rolled past the crowds”
ride a bicycle

noun

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)
a handwheel that is used for steering
forces that provide energy and direction
“the wheels of government began to turn”
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
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
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

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