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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

  • (..) You're the one that put it in the visor. While it's on the table, I haven't had a turn in quite some time. Oh, no, you didn't! Yes, I did. Hands on the wheel at least, okay? - We're all gonna die! - Pipe down. Didn't that prophecy say you're gonna make it till at least ? (..)
    2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters