WHEEL

Definition of WHEEL

  1. (verb)change directions as if revolving on a pivot
  2. (verb)wheel somebody or something
  3. (verb)move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
  4. (verb)ride a bicycle
  5. (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)
  6. (noun)a handwheel that is used for steering
  7. (noun)forces that provide energy and direction
  8. (noun)a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
  9. (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
  10. (noun)an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
  11. (noun)a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals