Definition of wheel

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  • wheel is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • wheel is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • wheel is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of wheel

  • move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. roll
  • an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rack
  • change directions as if revolving on a pivot (verb)

    Examples

    1. They wheeled their horses around and left

    Synonyms

    1. wheel around
  • ride a bicycle (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bicycle
    2. bike
    3. cycle
    4. pedal
  • wheel somebody or something (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. wheel around
  • a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bicycle
    2. bike
    3. cycle
  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. roulette wheel
  • a handwheel that is used for steering (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. steering wheel
  • a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel (noun)
  • 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) (noun)
  • forces that provide energy and direction (noun)

    Examples

    1. the wheels of government began to turn

See definition of wheel in Merriam Webster