wheelhouse

[US]/'wiːlhaʊs/
[UK]/'wilhaʊs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the place on a ship where the person who steers the ship works, also called the pilot house.
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Phrases & Collocations

in someone's wheelhouse

outside someone's wheelhouse

Example Sentences

the wheelhouse module is craned into position on the hull.

The new software is right in her wheelhouse.

As a seasoned chef, baking is right in his wheelhouse.

Her skills in marketing are right in her wheelhouse.

The project falls within his wheelhouse of expertise.

The job requires someone with experience in that wheelhouse.

The task is outside of his wheelhouse.

She excels in areas outside of her wheelhouse.

The company is looking for candidates who fit their wheelhouse.

He prefers to stay within his wheelhouse when taking on new projects.

The topic is well within the professor's wheelhouse of research.

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