Wheel — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Wheel
Wheel (noun)
- a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle
- a contrivance or apparatus having as its principal part a wheel
- a chiefly medieval instrument of torture designed for mutilating a victim (as by stretching or disjointing)
Wheel (verb)
- to turn on or as if on an axis, revolve
- to change direction as if revolving on a pivot
- to move or extend in a circle or curve
Wheel (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
"the wheel of the tape reel"
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one of high position or importance within a group
"she's a major wheel in that state's Democratic Party"
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a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
"the wheel of time turns: the children are now the parents, and their children have taken their place at the school desks"
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a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
"now that I've got wheels, I can go to the outlet mall"
Wheel (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to change the course or direction of (something)
"wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off"
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to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
"wheeled the bicycle's tires around to see if they were balanced"
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to move in circles around an axis or center
"she wheeled around and around until finally she got dizzy and fell down"
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to turn away from a straight line or course
"the highway wheels to the west as it forms an arc that bypasses the city"
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to change one's course or direction
"upon hearing the construction workers' suggestive remarks, she wheeled around to glare at them"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wheel
The most common words with a similar meaning to Wheel:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wheel
Words with the opposite meaning of Wheel:
Near Antonyms of Wheel
Word Forms of Wheel
Inflections: wheels, wheeled, wheeling
Derived words: wheelless (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Wheel
Middle English, from Old English hweogol, hwēol; akin to Old Norse hvēl wheel, Greek kyklos circle, wheel, Skt cakra, Latin colere to cultivate, inhabit, Sanskrit carati he moves, wanders
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Wheel
- CEFR level: A2 English Vocabulary — Page 20
- Topics: Travel
Words & Phrases Containing Wheel
Frequently Asked Questions about Wheel
What does "Wheel" mean?
"Wheel" means a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Wheel"?
Other words for "Wheel" include gyration, pirouette, reel, revolution, roll, rotation, spin and twirl. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wheel" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Wheel"?
There are 185 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wheel". Common alternatives include gyration, pirouette, reel, revolution, roll, rotation, spin, twirl, whirl and big.
What is the opposite of "Wheel"?
Antonyms of "Wheel" include lightweight, nobody, nonentity, nothing, twerp, whippersnapper, zero and zilch. Near antonyms include inferior, subordinate, underling and mediocrity.
How do you use "Wheel" in a sentence?
Examples of "Wheel" in a sentence: "the wheel of the tape reel"; "she's a major wheel in that state's Democratic Party"; "the wheel of time turns: the children are now the parents, and their children have taken their place at the school desks".
Is "Wheel" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Wheel" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Wheel" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A2-level word, "Wheel" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.
How do you pronounce "Wheel"?
"Wheel" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wēl/.