Noun Definition

wheel

1.Definition: a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a handwheel that is used for steering

Category: Objects

3.Definition: 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)

Category: Objects

4.Definition: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

Related Noun(s):bicycle, bike, cycle

Category: Objects

5.Definition: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

Related Noun(s):rack

Category: Objects

6.Definition: forces that provide energy and direction

"The wheels of government began to turn"

Category: General

7.Definition: 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

Category: Objects