Wheel (Noun)
Meaning 1
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The car's wheel screeched as it took a sharp turn around the corner.
- The potter's wheel spun rapidly as she shaped the clay into a vase.
- The bicycle's wheel was bent after the accident, making it difficult to ride.
- The gears were connected to a large wheel that rotated slowly but with great torque.
- The merry-go-round consisted of a large wheel with horses and other animals attached to the outside.
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- Gear Wheel
- Emery Wheel
- Toothed Wheel
- Geared Wheel
- Cogwheel
- Paddle Wheel
- Balance
- Sprocket Wheel
- Water Wheel
- Daisy Wheel
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Meaning 2
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.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
A handwheel that is used for steering.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
A circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 7
Forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.