wheel
nouns
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)
is a part of
a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
"the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC"
is a type of (narrower)
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
a handwheel that is used for steering
forces that provide energy and direction
"the wheels of government began to turn"
is a type of (narrower)
a powerful effect or influence
"the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
is a type of (narrower)
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
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
verbs
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
"They wheeled their horses around and left"
is derived from
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
"The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"
is derived from
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