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Definition wheel in British English

wheel noun

[countable] noun
/wiːl/
1

a round object that turns round and round to make a car, bicycle, or other vehicle move

Example

a bicycle/wagon/car wheel

Example

the front/rear wheels of a car

Example

a TV table on wheels

Synonyms and related words
bald cartwheel flange armor armour axle
1.1

a car

Example

The girls go for the boy with the nicest-looking wheels.

Synonyms and related words
ride car motor car
2

a round part inside a machine that fits into another similar part and makes it turn

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing
2.1

any machine or piece of equipment that is shaped like a wheel, or that has a wheel as its main part

Example

a spinning/potter's/roulette wheel

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apparatus armamentarium array
2.2

the steering wheel that is used for controlling a car or other vehicle

Example

She had to turn the wheel sharply to avoid the dog.

Example

Would you like me to take the wheel for a while?

Example

It seems he had a heart attack at the wheel.

Example

I can't wait to get behind the wheel again.

Synonyms and related words
accelerator air bag back seat
Example

The wheels of government grind very slowly.

Synonyms and related words
elicitation creation recreation
Definition wheel in British English

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