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wheel, n.
(wheels)
freq. cnt. 17
more info 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)
<noun.artifact>   freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 12

wheel
more info a handwheel that is used for steering
<noun.artifact>   freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1

steering wheel wheel
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more info a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
<noun.artifact>   freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5

bicycle bike cycle wheel
more info an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
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rack wheel
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derivationally related form
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more info 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
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roulette wheel wheel
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more info a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
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wheel
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more info forces that provide energy and direction
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wheel

sample sentences

"the wheels of government began to turn"
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