wheel

[US]/wiːl/
[UK]/wil/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a circular object that turns around a central point, typically used as a part of a vehicle or machine；a steering device used to control the direction of a vehicle
vi.to move in a circular motion or turn around a central point
vt.to push or pull a vehicle

Phrases & Collocations

steering wheel

wheel alignment

spinning wheel

car wheel

wagon wheel

ferris wheel

grinding wheel

wheel in

front wheel

at the wheel

gear wheel

wheel hub

rear wheel

driving wheel

behind the wheel

worm wheel

chain wheel

fifth wheel

hand wheel

diamond wheel

wheel rim

wheel loader

big wheel

diamond grinding wheel

Example Sentences

The wheel is true.

the wheels of justice.

wheel the rubbish to the dump

the wheels of commerce.

the wheel wants greasing.

the dizzying wheel of the dance

The wheels have locked.

the near front wheel of a car

the rear wheels of a car

The wheels were turning.

correct the wheel alignment on a car.

A wheel spins on an axle.

Real-world Examples

Oh! Keep him away from your wheels!

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

We can go check out some wheels.

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

No wheels. No windshield. No doors. But the steering wheel was intact.

Source: New Horizons College English Third Edition Reading and Writing Course (Volume 1)

The front end might be the steering wheel.

Source: Connection Magazine

The person at the casino spins the wheel.

Source: Connection Magazine

" What do you think of my new wheels? "

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

Pyp was caught stealing a wheel of cheese.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

You should stop gripping the wheel so tight.

Source: American TV series Person of Interest Season 4

You must worship the ground beneath... -His wheels?

Source: Theory of Everything Original Sound Version

I just came along to grease the wheels.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

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