wheel

A1
Pronunciation
/ʍiːl/
/wil/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

2 Definition

The breaking wheel, an old instrument of torture.

3 Definition

A person with a great deal of power or influence; a big wheel.

4 Definition

The lowest straight in poker: ace, 2, 3, 4, 5.

5 Definition

A wheelrim.

6 Definition

A round portion of cheese.

7 Definition

A Catherine wheel firework.

8 Definition

A rolling or revolving body; anything of a circular form; a disk; an orb.

9 Definition

A turn or revolution; rotation; compass.

10 Definition

A recurring or cyclical course of events.

Example Sentences
  • the wheel of life
11 Definition

A dollar.

12 Definition

A crown coin; a "cartwheel".

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To roll along on wheels.

Example Sentences
  • Wheel that trolley over here, would you?
2 Definition

To transport something or someone using any wheeled mechanism, such as a wheelchair.

3 Definition

To ride a bicycle or tricycle.

4 Definition

To change direction quickly, turn, pivot, whirl, wheel around.

5 Definition

To cause to change direction quickly, turn.

6 Definition

To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air.

Example Sentences
  • The vulture wheeled above us.
7 Definition

To put into a rotatory motion; to cause to turn or revolve; to make or perform in a circle.