Wheel: meaning, definitions and examples

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wheel

[ wiːl ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 roda

🇮🇳 पहिया

🇩🇪 Rad

🇮🇩 roda

🇺🇦 колесо

🇵🇱 koło

🇯🇵 車輪 (しゃりん)

🇫🇷 roue

🇪🇸 rueda

🇹🇷 tekerlek

🇰🇷 바퀴

🇸🇦 عجلة

🇨🇿 kolo

🇸🇰 koleso

🇨🇳 轮子 (lúnzi)

🇸🇮 kolo

🇮🇸 hjól

🇰🇿 дөңгелек

🇬🇪 ბორბალი

🇦🇿 təkər

🇲🇽 rueda

Word origin

The word 'wheel' originated from the Old English word 'hwēol', 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.