Steering Wheel (Noun)
Meaning
A handwheel that is used for steering.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The driver grasped the steering wheel tightly as she navigated the windy road.
- He placed his hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions on the steering wheel for optimal control.
- The captain spun the steering wheel sharply to port to avoid the rocky shoreline.
- The test driver deliberately yanked the steering wheel to one side and then the other to see how the car would respond.
- The vintage car's ornate wooden steering wheel was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.