Wheel - Definition

n 1: a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes
(or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in
vehicles or other machines)
2: a handwheel that is used for steering [syn: steering wheel,
wheel]
3: forces that provide energy and direction; "the wheels of
government began to turn"
4: a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
5: game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used
for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet
on which slot the roulette ball will stop in [syn: roulette
wheel, wheel]
6: an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or
mutilates victims [syn: rack, wheel]
7: a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot
pedals [syn: bicycle, bike, wheel, cycle]
v 1: change directions as if revolving on a pivot; "They wheeled
their horses around and left" [syn: wheel, wheel
around]
2: wheel somebody or something [syn: wheel, wheel around]
3: move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle; "The
President's convoy rolled past the crowds" [syn: wheel,
roll]
4: ride a bicycle [syn: bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal,
wheel]