| wheel |
a disk or circular frame that revolves on an axle, as on a vehicle. [12 definitions] |
| wheel and axle |
a machine consisting of a cylindrical drum to which a wheel concentric with and larger than the drum is fastened, so that as an attached rope unwinds from the wheel, another rope is wound onto the drum, exerting an increased force. |
| wheelbarrow |
a small handcart with one or two wheels mounted in front, two legs at the rear, and horizontal shafts for handles, used esp. by gardeners to transport rocks, soil, leaves, and the like. |
| wheelbase |
the distance from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle of a motor vehicle. |
| wheelchair |
a chair mounted on wheels and propelled manually or electrically, used by those who cannot walk. |
| wheeled |
having or using wheels. |
| wheeler |
one that wheels. [3 definitions] |
| wheeler-dealer |
(informal) one who aggressively, inventively, and sometimes dishonestly pursues profit or advantage; sharp operator. |
| wheel horse |
the horse harnessed closest to the front wheel of a vehicle. [2 definitions] |
| wheelhouse |
a pilothouse. |
| wheelie |
a stunt performed usu. on a bicycle or motorcycle, in which the front wheel is lifted so that for a short time the vehicle is balanced on its rear wheel. |
| wheelless |
combined form of wheel. |
| wheelwright |
one who makes and repairs wheels, carts, and carriages. |
| wheeze |
to breathe with difficulty and with a hoarse, rasping, or whistling sound. [4 definitions] |
| wheezy |
inclined to wheeze, or characterized by wheezing. |
| whelk |
any of several large, often edible marine snails with pointed spiral shells. |
| whelm |
to engulf, submerge, or overwhelm (esp. in poetry or literature). |
| whelp |
a newborn or young offspring of any of certain mammals, such as dogs, bears, lions, or seals. [3 definitions] |
| when |
at what time. [9 definitions] |
| whence |
from what place. [3 definitions] |
| when'd |
(informal) contracted form of "when did." |