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a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) steering wheel: a handwheel that is used for steering forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of government began to turn" change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled their horses around and left" a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel wheel somebody or something roulette wheel: game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds" rack: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims bicycle: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals bicycle: ride a bicycle
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a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
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One of two methods used to steer a boat. A wheel is turned in the direction that the helmsman wants the boat to go. On smaller boats a tiller is usually used, which steers in the opposite manner.
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The punishment of the wheel was formerly to put a criminal on a wheel, and then to break his bones until he expired. This barbarous punishment was never used in the United States, and it has been abolished in almost every civilized country.
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Ship's wheel or wheel of the helm. A spoked round steering device, linked to the tiller by a configuration of ropes and blocks or chains. The rudder, tiller, and wheel form the helm. ***
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