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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

  • (..) 'Boris was no delegate. 'What delegate bothers to play drunker than he really is? 'You get to recognise your own, don't you, Mr Smiley? "Spinning Wheel") 'Moscow Centre trained.' # Someone is waiting # I mean just for you # Spinning wheel # Keep on spinning through, (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy