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Wheel: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheel

 

[ wiหl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

on a vehicle

A circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.

Synonyms

rim, tire, tyre

Examples of usage

  • The wheels of the car were spinning fast.
  • She fell off her bicycle and the wheel was damaged.
Context #2 | Noun

in a machine

A circular object that is used in machines to help control or limit motion or to create mechanical advantage.

Synonyms

cog, gear, pulley

Examples of usage

  • The wheel on the sewing machine got stuck.
  • The steering wheel of the ship was hard to turn.
Context #3 | Verb

to move in a circular motion

To turn or spin around an axis or center point.

Synonyms

pivot, rotate, spin

Examples of usage

  • The Ferris wheel was slowly wheeling passengers up and down.
  • He wheeled around to face his opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "wheel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะตัะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŠ่ผช (ใ—ใ‚ƒใ‚Šใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท roue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rueda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tekerlek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”ํ€ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koleso

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฎๅญ (lรบnzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำฉาฃะณะตะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rueda

Etymology

The word 'wheel' originated from the Old English word 'hwฤ“ol', which is of Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'wiel' and German 'Rad'. The wheel has been one of the most important inventions in human history, revolutionizing transportation and machinery. The concept of a wheel dates back to around 3500 BC, with the earliest known wheel and axle combination found in Mesopotamia. Since then, the wheel has evolved and diversified, becoming a symbol of progress and innovation.

See also: wheels.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,704, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.