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wheel
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- pronunciation:
- wil
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- at the wheel
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a disk or circular frame that revolves on an axle, as on a vehicle.
- similar words:
- rim
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| definition 2: |
any instrument, device, or apparatus resembling such a disk or frame in shape, motion, or function.
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| definition 3: |
the process of turning in circles.
- similar words:
- turn
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| definition 4: |
(pl.) moving or propelling forces.
the wheels of industrythe wheels of justice |
| definition 5: |
a powerful, active person.
a big wheel in the business world- similar words:
- big shot
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| related words: |
circle, lap, magnate, notable, tycoon |
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| phrase: |
at the wheel |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
wheels, wheeling, wheeled |
| definition 1: |
to cause to revolve or turn.
- similar words:
- revolve, roll, rotate, turn
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| definition 2: |
to provide with wheels.
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| definition 3: |
to move or transport on wheels.
- similar words:
- roll
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| related words: |
spin, swing, twirl |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to revolve or rotate, as around a central axis.
- similar words:
- revolve, roll, rotate, turn
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| definition 2: |
to fly or soar in circles or on a curving course.
The birds wheeled above the trees. |
| definition 3: |
to turn quickly or suddenly so as to face another direction; pivot (often fol. by "around").
She suddenly wheeled around and struck her would-be attacker.- similar words:
- chop, turn, twirl, whirl
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| definition 4: |
to travel smoothly on or as if on wheels.
- similar words:
- roll, spin
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| related words: |
circle, revolve, spin, swing, twirl, twist |
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| derivation: |
wheelless (adj.) |
The word wheel and the contraction we'll ("we will") sound alike but have different meanings.
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