wheel

Definition

  • noun: one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move
  • noun: a circular frame of hard material that may be solid, partly solid, or spoked and that is capable of turning on an axle
  • verb: to move (someone or something) on a vehicle that has wheels
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: velocipede, disk, orb

Examples

  • With today's announcement, she has 'set the wheels in motion' for a run for the presidency. [=she has begun to run for president]

  • You could almost see the 'wheels' turning in his head. [=you could almost see him thinking about how to do something]

  • They hoped that the tax cuts would 'grease the wheels' of the economy. [=would help the economy work better]

Movie quotes

  • (..) like this, you're taking pictures? Herman: I just couldn't help It. You look so natural slitting In that box. Put me behind the wheel of that bitch, I'll show you drivin'. You useless fuck. You couldn't even get your big ass in that seat. You ungrateful... Don't start with me, Hugo. (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses
  • (..) - Mama, Tiny's home. - What about RJ? He was gone before I seen him. But Tiny saw him and said he said he was going down to the yard to get a new wheel. How long is that gonna take? Probably be back in a couple of hours. A couple of hours? What? Can't Tiny drive us to a phone? (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses