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Wheel

UK /["/wiːl/"]/US /["/wiːl/"]/

Definition

one of the round objects under a car, bicycle, bus, etc. that turns when it moves

In simple words: A round object that moves on an axle and helps things roll.

Examples

  • The wheel on my bicycle is flat and needs air.
  • He turned the wheel to steer the car around the corner.
  • We will learn about the wheel and how it changed transportation.
  • The Ferris wheel at the fair is really tall and fun!
  • She spun the wheel to see where it would stop.
  • A wheel can help to make moving heavy things much easier.

Usage notes

This term is commonly used in everyday conversation. It's suitable for casual and formal contexts when discussing vehicles or equipment, but may be underused in technical discussions about machinery.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'heal' — imagine a car that heals itself with new wheels.

Collocations

  • bicycle
  • car
  • etc.
  • go around
  • go round
  • spin
  • arch
  • base
  • bearings
  • on wheels
  • under the wheels
  • grip
  • hold
  • turn
  • lock
  • at the wheel
  • behind the wheel
  • keep your hands on the steering wheel
  • put your hands on the steering wheel
  • take your hands off the steering wheel
  • bicycle
  • car
  • etc.
  • go around
  • go round
  • spin
  • arch
  • base
  • bearings
  • on wheels
  • under the wheels

Synonyms

  • cylinder
  • disk
  • tire
  • rotor

Antonyms

  • square
  • block

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'real' — might say 'real' when they mean 'wheel'.
  • Mistakenly pluralize as 'wheels' when referring to just one.
  • Used in the wrong context, like saying 'wheel' for a round non-rolling object.