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Definition of wheel:
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)
a handwheel that is used for steering forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn" a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel 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 an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left" wheel somebody or something move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds" ride a bicycle |