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A circular object, typically one that revolves on an axis or axle
“The implement used was a long narrow machine of wood, raised on legs, furnished at one end with a large wheel, and at the other with a spindle.”
A circular device used to steer or control a vehicle or machine
“He was at the wheel of the boat with the captain right behind him.”
A circular, rotating object that a vehicle travels or moves on
“After a pause to change a punctured wheel, we finally turned off the dust track and bumped down a wide strip cleared by hand through virgin forest in readiness for our arrival.”
A sharp turn, spin or pivot
“Passing the Old Mole on his port side, he realized he was off course, and ordered a sharp wheel to the starboard.”
A series of events, especially one that goes around in a repetitive circle
“I don't know what to change, and I don't know how to get off this neverending wheel of interviews and rejections.”
A person with a high rank, status or position
“I know who he is. He's the big wheel on the university observatory staff.”
A female taskmaster
Machine
A gear wheel
A tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat
Situation of control
A power tool for making pottery
Ratchet or tooth
To spin or turn around in a circle
“The horse renewed its protest, proceeding to wheel around and around in a circle when Boot attempted to guide it with a pull in one direction.”
To deviate from a course or straight line
“After several miles, the path begins to wheel around sharply in a semi-circle.”
To deviate from one's course or direction
“Eosyth coasts, only to suddenly wheel away from her chosen course in an arc that brings her back to Daeserath.”
To push or roll along on wheels
“Behind every image posted, there's another story in the background. Of a humdrum life of arguing about who would wheel the bins out when it was raining.”
To move forward or around in the air
To drive or ride in a motorized vehicle
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
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