Wheels — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Wheels
Wheels (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)
- a service that delivers daily hot meals to the homes of elderly or disabled people
- a wheel that regulates or stabilizes the motion of a mechanism
- a balancing or stabilizing force
Wheels (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
Wheels (phrase)
- —used to say that someone or something fails in a sudden or unexpected way
- to make futile efforts to achieve progress
- to improve an essential or functioning part of an organization, process, etc.
- to do something essential to begin a process
Wheels (noun phrase)
- a situation that is complex and difficult to deal with because it involves many different things
Wheels (plural noun)
- a pair of small wheels connected to the rear axle of a bicycle to help a beginning bicyclist maintain balance—often used figuratively
Wheels (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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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"
Wheels (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 Wheels
The most common words with a similar meaning to Wheels:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wheels
Words with the opposite meaning of Wheels:
Word Forms of Wheels
Inflections: wheeled, wheeling
Derived words: wheelless (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Wheels
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
Words & Phrases Containing Wheels
Frequently Asked Questions about Wheels
What does "Wheels" mean?
"Wheels" 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, a verb, a phrase, a noun phrase and a plural noun, 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 6 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Wheels"?
Other words for "Wheels" include auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor and motorcar. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wheels" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Wheels"?
There are 123 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wheels". Common alternatives include auto, automobile, bus, car, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, motor vehicle and deflects.
What is the opposite of "Wheels"?
Antonyms of "Wheels" include straightens.
How do you use "Wheels" in a sentence?
Examples of "Wheels" in a sentence: "now that I've got wheels, I can go to the outlet mall"; "wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off"; "wheeled the bicycle's tires around to see if they were balanced".
Is "Wheels" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Wheels" can be used as a noun, a verb, a phrase, a noun phrase and a plural noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Wheels"?
"Wheels" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wēl/ as a noun and /ˈmēlz-ȯn-ˈ(h)wēlz/ as a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Wheels"?
"Wheels" comes from 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.