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wheel

(/hw//i/l )

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)(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a handwheel that is used for steering(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
steering wheel

source: wordnet30
forces that provide energy and direction(noun.attribute)

Example:
The wheels of government began to turn.

source: wordnet30
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
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(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
roulette wheel

source: wordnet30
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
rack

source: wordnet30
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bicycle, bike, cycle

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

change directions as if revolving on a pivot(verb.motion)

Example:
They wheeled their horses around and left.

Synonym:
wheel around

source: wordnet30
wheel somebody or something(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle(verb.motion)

Synonym:
roll

source: wordnet30
ride a bicycle(verb.motion)

Synonym:
bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal

source: wordnet30
To convey on wheels, or in a wheeled vehicle; as, to wheel a load of hay or wood.(verb)

source: webster1913
To turn on an axis, or as on an axis; to revolve; to more about; to rotate; to gyrate.(verb)

source: webster1913