Wheel

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

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]

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Wheel wheel noun1a 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)2a handwheel that is used for steering[syn: steering wheel]3forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn"4a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel5game 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]6an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims[syn: rack]7a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals[syn: bicycle] verb1change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left"2wheel somebody or something3move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"4ride a bicycle[syn: bicycle]