Definition of wheel

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Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..

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Wheeler :: Wheeler (n.) A maker of wheels; a wheelwright.
Rail :: Rail (n.) A bar of steel or iron, forming part of the track on which the wheels roll. It is usually shaped with reference to vertical strength, and is held in place by chairs, splices, etc..
Treadwheel :: Treadwheel (n.) A wheel turned by persons or animals, by treading, climbing, or pushing with the feet, upon its periphery or face. See Treadmill..
Tachometer :: Tachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the velocity of running water in a river or canal, consisting of a wheel with inclined vanes, which is turned by the current. The rotations of the wheel are recorded by clockwork..
Gladstone :: Gladstone (n.) A four-wheeled pleasure carriage with two inside seats, calash top, and seats for driver and footman..
Four-wheeler :: Four-wheeler (n.) A vehicle having four wheels.
Dashboard :: Dashboard (n.) The float of a paddle wheel.
Rotate :: Rotate (v. i.) To turn, as a wheel, round an axis; to revolve..
Wheel-shaped :: Wheel-shaped (a.) Shaped like a wheel.
Wheelwork :: Wheelwork (n.) A combination of wheels, and their connection, in a machine or mechanism..
Race :: Race (n.) The current of water that turns a water wheel, or the channel in which it flows; a mill race..
Trundle :: Trundle (v. i.) A round body; a little wheel.
Sprod :: Sprocket wheel () Same as Chain wheel.
Pawl :: Pawl (n.) A pivoted tongue, or sliding bolt, on one part of a machine, adapted to fall into notches, or interdental spaces, on another part, as a ratchet wheel, in such a manner as to permit motion in one direction and prevent it in the reverse, as in a windlass; a catch, click, or detent. See Illust. of Ratchet Wheel..
Cyclostyle :: Cyclostyle (n.) A contrivance for producing manifold copies of writing or drawing. The writing or drawing is done with a style carrying a small wheel at the end which makes minute punctures in the paper, thus converting it into a stencil. Copies are transferred with an inked roller..
Wheeling :: Wheeling (n.) A turning, or circular movement..
Flanged :: Flanged (a.) Having a flange or flanges; as, a flanged wheel..
Roller :: Roller (n.) A small wheel, as of a caster, a roller skate, etc..
Slipper :: Slipper (n.) A kind of brake or shoe for a wagon wheel.
Lantern :: Lantern (n.) A lantern pinion or trundle wheel. See Lantern pinion (below).
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