| 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." |
| whenever |
any time that. [3 definitions] |
| when it comes to |
with regard to (some particular aspect of something); with respect to; concerning. |
| when'll |
(informal) contracted form of "when will." |