Wheel
 

wheel
noun1.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)2.a handwheel that is used for steering[syn: steering wheel]3.forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn"4.a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel5.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[syn: roulette wheel]6.an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims[syn: rack]7.a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals[syn: bicycle]
verb1.change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left"2.wheel somebody or something3.move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"4.ride a bicycle[syn: bicycle]