wheels

Meanings

Noun

• 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)
• a handwheel that is used for steering
• forces that provide energy and direction
  • "the wheels of government began to turn"
• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
• 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
• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
• plural of wheel
• An automobile or other vehicle; a set of wheels.
• Well-developed thigh muscles.

Verb

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot
• wheel somebody or something
• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
• ride a bicycle
• third-person singular simple present indicative of wheel

Synonyms

bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal, rack, roll, roulette wheel, steering wheel, wheel, wheel around

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