Definition of wheel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationcircular object that rotates to move vehicles
- The car's wheel was stuck in the mud.
2.
steeringcircular object used to steer a vehicle or vessel
- He took the wheel and drove us home.
3.
foodround portion of cheese
- They served a wheel of cheddar at the party.
4.
fireworksRare circular firework that spins when litRare
- The wheel lit up the night sky.
5.
timeRare recurring or cyclical course of eventsRare
- The wheel of fortune turned in his favor.
6.
historyRare instrument of torture from medieval timesRare
- The wheel was a feared tool in history.
7.
pokerTECH. lowest straight in poker: ace-2-3-4-5TECH.
- She won the hand with a wheel.
Verb
1.
quick movementintr. change direction quickly or pivotintr.
- He wheeled around to face the noise.
2.
turning pathintr. move in a circular or curving courseintr.
- The gulls wheel above the harbor at dusk.
3.
transportationtr. convey in a wheeled vehicletr.
- They wheeled the injured player off the field..
Images of wheel
circular object that rotates to move vehicles 
circular object used to steer a vehicle or vessel 
round portion of cheese 
circular firework that spins when lit 
instrument of torture from medieval times
Expressions with wheel
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large amusement ride with rotating carriages
We rode the big wheel at the fair.
move something or someone inside by rolling on wheels
They will wheel in the patient now.
move something on wheels to another place
They wheel out the piano for the concert.
person who feels left out with a couple
I felt like a 3rd wheel at the movie.
in control of a vehicle
He was at the wheel when the accident happened.
in control of a vehicle while driving
She felt confident behind the wheel during the test.
something unnecessary or superfluous
I felt like a fifth wheel at the party.
circular cage for small rodents to exercise
The hamster ran tirelessly on its hamster wheel.
assume control of a situation
When the manager left, she had to take the wheel.
things have begun and may be hard to stop
Once the vote passed, the wheel is in motion.
turn quickly in a different direction
She wheeled around to face the noise.
turn quickly to face a different direction
She wheeled round when she heard her name.
engage in shrewd or opportunistic commercial activity
He loves to wheel and deal in the stock market..
person playing a small role in a system
She felt like a cog in the wheel at her job.
continue to work hard and with determination
She kept her shoulder to the wheel to finish the project.
do work that has already been done by others
He spent hours trying to reinvent the wheel instead of using existing resources..
a situation has returned to its original state
After years of changes, the wheel has come full circle.
the situation has changed significantly
After years of struggle, the wheel has turned for her.
progress or change is happening
In the project, the wheel is turning smoothly.
life continues despite challenges or changes
Even after the setback, the wheel keeps turning.
situations will change over time
Don't worry, the wheel will turn and things will improve.
unwanted person joining a couple
She didn't want to be a third wheel on their date.
turn around and move away quickly
She wheeled away from the argument and left the room.
large wheel spun in games to determine prizes or outcomes
She excitedly spun the wheel of fortune, hoping for a big win..
Origin of wheel
Old English, hweol (wheel)
Terms with wheel included in their meaning
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transportation
rubber covering on a wheel
vehicle wheel
rubber ring around a car wheel that grips the road
wheel component
rubber covering on a bicycle wheel
automobile
rubber covering for a car wheel
transportation
round, rubber covering for a wheel
vehicle part
rubber covering on a wheel
mechanical
toothed wheel that engages with another to transmit motion in a machine
automotive
outer part of a wheel for tire attachment
equipment
small wheel with handles for core exercises
vehicle damage
damage to a wheel from hitting a curb
driving accident
drive so a wheel touches or bumps the curb
automotive
pertaining to vehicles with the steering wheel on the left side
transportation
flap behind a vehicle's wheel to block debris
tire type
tire with cords pointing to the wheel center
gambling
casino game with a spinning wheel and ball
transportation
curved piece above a wheel to block splashes
driving
with hands on the steering wheel at 10 and 2
simple machines
grooved wheel guiding rope or cable, helping lift or shift heavy weight
transportation
braking device that slows the back wheel or rear axle of vehicles
vehicle design
describes vehicles with steering wheel on the right side
vehicle component
rubber ring around an automobile wheel
wheel clamp
device to immobilize a car wheel
mechanical
central part of a wheel or fan
mechanics
support structure connecting wheel hub to rim
Examples of wheel in a sentence
He admired the intricate design of the antique wheel. She gripped the wheel tightly during the storm. The captain turned the wheel sharply to avoid the iceberg. The artisan crafted a wheel of brie for the market. They displayed a large wheel of gouda in the window. The children watched in awe as the wheel spun.
A colorful wheel was the highlight of the fireworks display. The wheel of history keeps turning. They saw the wheel of life as ever-changing. Prisoners dreaded the sight of the wheel. Legends spoke of the wheel's cruelty. He was thrilled to hit a wheel on the river. The player revealed a wheel, surprising everyone. The cyclist wheeled his bike onto the pavement. She wheeled the chair to the window for sunlight. The hawks wheel over the cliffs all afternoon. She wheeled sharply toward the gate. The nurse wheeled the patient to the operating room. They wheeled the cart through the crowded market.
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- French:roue, pivoter, ...
- German:Rad, sich drehen, ...
- Italian:ruota, voltarsi di scatto, ...
- Spanish:rueda, girar, ...
- Portuguese:roda, virar-se, ...
- Chinese:车轮, 转身, ...
- Japanese:車輪, くるりと向きを変える, ...
- Arabic:عَجَلَة, اِسْتَدَار, ...
- Hebrew:גַּלְגַּל, לָסוֹב, ...
- Russian:колесо, развернуться, ...
- Ukrainian:колесо, розвернутися, ...
- Hindi:पहिया, तेज़ी से मुड़ना, ...
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