wheel

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc.

2. 2noun

   Any instrument having the form of, or chiefly consisting of, a wheel.

3. 3noun

   A spinning wheel. See under Spinning.

4. 4noun

   An instrument of torture formerly used.

5. 5noun

   A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering.

6. 6noun

   A potter's wheel. See under Potter.

7. 7noun

   A firework which, while burning, is caused to revolve on an axis by the reaction of the escaping gases.

8. 8noun

   The burden or refrain of a song.

9. 9noun

   A bicycle or a tricycle; a velocipede.

10. 10noun

    A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.

11. 11noun

    A turn revolution; rotation; compass.

12. 12transitive verb

    To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to wheel a load of hay or wood.

13. 13transitive verb

    To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to cause to gyrate; to make or perform in a circle.

14. 14intransitive verb

    To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate.

15. 15intransitive verb

    To change direction, as if revolving upon an axis or pivot; to turn; as, the troops wheeled to the right.

16. 16intransitive verb

    To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.

17. 17intransitive verb

    To roll forward.

18. 18noun

    a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

    Synonyms

    bicyclebikecycle
19. 19noun

    an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

    Synonyms

    rack
20. 20noun

    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

21. 21noun

    a handwheel that is used for steering

22. 22noun

    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)

23. 23noun

    a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

24. 24noun

    forces that provide energy and direction

    "the wheels of government began to turn"

25. 25verb

    move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

    "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"

    Synonyms

    roll
26. 26verb

    ride a bicycle

    Synonyms

    bicyclebikecyclepedal
27. 27verb

    change directions as if revolving on a pivot

    "They wheeled their horses around and left"

28. 28verb

    wheel somebody or something