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

  • (..) He's suffering th degree burns over percent of his body. Lower spine has been severed. If he survives. He'll be paralyzed from the waist down, confined to a wheel chair. Mrs. Murphy. We don't have to do this. I need to know everything before I make a decision. Please continue. (..)
    2014 RoboCop
  • (..) mind, I like this guy. Very good sir, I saved the best for last. I give you Sargent "Jack Freeman" Masculinity incarnate. Led Pittsburgh Swat for five years, now. Confined to a wheel chair. I think I can see the appeal. No. What? Why? I checked the Psych evaluations. He's far too unstable. (..)
    2014 RoboCop