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1. wheel - 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)

Hypernym(s): machine, simple_machine




2. wheel - noun

· a handwheel that is used for steering

Synonym(s): steering_wheel

Hypernym(s): handwheel




3. wheel - noun

· forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn"

Hypernym(s): force




4. wheel - noun

· a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

Hypernym(s): helm




5. wheel - noun

· 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

Synonym(s): roulette_wheel

Hypernym(s): game_equipment




6. wheel - noun

· an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

Synonym(s): rack

Hypernym(s): instrument_of_torture




7. wheel - noun

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

Synonym(s): bicycle, bike, cycle

Hypernym(s): wheeled_vehicle




8. wheel - verb

· change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left"

Synonym(s): wheel_around

Hypernym(s): revolve, go_around, rotate




9. wheel - verb

· wheel somebody or something

Synonym(s): wheel_around

Hypernym(s): transport




10. wheel - verb

· move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"

Synonym(s): roll

Hypernym(s): travel, go, move, locomote




11. wheel - verb

· ride a bicycle

Synonym(s): bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal

Hypernym(s): ride





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